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Riya Maheshwari
Tax Supervisor
“Working on preparation of business and individual tax returns for almost 5 years.”
Riya Maheshwari works as a Tax Supervisor at WCG, where she handles the preparation and review of both business and individual tax returns. In 2025, she expanded her responsibilities by getting involved in research related to Forms 5471 and 5472, foreign earned income exclusion, and FinCEN requirements with Sally Rhodes. She also began contributing to tax-planning projects.
Overall, her role focuses on managing key activities involved in tax return preparation and helping streamline the review process for the final reviewer.
Professional Background & Expertise
With 4.5 years of experience, Riya is also interested in expanding her portfolio by gaining more experience with rental and expat tax returns.
Education & Certifications
Riya is a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant and has completed her Master’s in Finance and Accounting. In school, her favorite subjects were Accounting and Social Science. One of the most influential teachers in her academic journey was her higher-studies tutor, Nirav Shah Sir. He played a significant role in shaping her career and nurturing her interest in accounting and taxation.
Client-Focused Philosophy
Riya’s approach to helping clients is centered on accuracy, clarity, and personalized guidance. She focuses on understanding each client’s unique situation, whether it is an individual, a business, or someone with foreign taxation requirements. She combines her technical expertise in accounting and taxation with a proactive mindset, ensuring that clients’ tax returns are accurate, compliant, and optimized. She also aims to make the process smooth and understandable for clients, so they feel confident and informed throughout.
Awards, Media Mentions & Speaking
Riya has received two awards during her U.S. Accounting and Taxation career, including the “Impact Seasoned Player of the Year” recognition.
Professional Values
Riya’s professional values are accuracy, integrity, and continuous learning. She prioritizes delivering precise and compliant work in accounting and taxation while maintaining honesty and transparency with clients and colleagues.
She also values staying updated and expanding her expertise, whether it is exploring new areas like rental and expat tax returns or keeping up with regulatory changes, to provide the best possible guidance and service.
Jason Watson, CPA, is a Senior Partner of WCG CPAs & Advisors, a boutique yet progressive tax, accounting and business consultation firm located in Colorado serving small business owners and taxpayers worldwide.
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