muiberall@wucpas.com

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Michael is a co-founder of what is now Watkins Uiberall, PLLC. As a senior member of the firm, he serves as a consultant providing proactive advice and guidance to clients through tax consulting, assurance services, personal wealth planning and business consulting.

Michael specializes in several areas of business consulting. Specifically, he provides recommendations on tax minimization strategies, profit enhancement, entity structure and growth opportunities. Michael has honed his skills in federal and multi-state taxation, C corporations, S corporations, mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he focuses on enhancing the personal wealth of his clients and their families through trust and estate tax planning services.

Michael’s professional career began in 1965 when he joined the public accounting firm of Willheim, Zimmerman & Co., CPAs. He served at the firm for over six years in their New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Michael moved to Memphis in 1971 and worked for two local firms before forming the partnership of Anderson & Uiberall. The firm transitioned, through incorporation and mergers, into what is now known as Watkins Uiberall, PLLC.

Michael was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York and currently resides in Memphis with his wife. While away from the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading and cooking.

Michael’s Personal Mission Statement

“I take a diligent, systematic and precise approach to each client’s situation. They are all in unique financial and operational situations and, as their tax advisor, it is my duty to fully understand each situation before I can provide proper guidance or advice.”

Professional Designations and Licenses

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)—California, Mississippi, Tennessee

Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA)
  • Tax Committee
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
  • Past President, Memphis Chapter
• Christian Brothers University
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
• Memphis Symphony Orchestra
  • Board of Directors
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
  • Treasurer
• Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Member, Executive Committee
• United Way of the Mid-South
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
• Memphis Jewish Community Center (JCC)
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
• Leadership Memphis
  • Graduate
  • Past Officer
• Goals for Memphis
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
• Leadership Collierville
  • Past President
  • Past Board Chairman
• Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
• United Housing
  • Past Member, Board of Directors
  • Past Treasurer

Honors and Awards

• National District Director’s Award, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (1991)
• Public Service Award, TSCPA (1995)
• Public Service Award, AICPA (1995)