HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kan Li and Sandra Van De Walle have both been promoted to Managing Director in Andersen Tax’s Houston office. Kan is a member of the Private Client Services and Alternative Investment Funds practices and Sandra plays a vital role within US National Tax.

Kan has over 15 years of experience in providing tax consulting and tax compliance for high net worth individuals and family groups. She has done work for a wide range of businesses and individuals, and also has a lot of experience in the real estate industry.

Sandra has over 25 years of experience in tax in both domestic and international markets. She is also well versed in federal, state, and international tax laws and has extensive knowledge of transfer pricing, accounting for income taxes, due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, and property tax.

“The expansion of our Houston practice is a direct result of anticipating the needs in the Texas market,” said Office Managing Director, Jason Graham. “Both Kan and Sandra have contributed to this growth, and their willingness to go above and beyond when helping individuals both inside and outside of our firm have been instrumental. They are both leaders in their respective practices.”

Ellen MacNeil, the Managing Director of US National Tax for Andersen Tax, said, “I have personally known Sandra for many years, and her deep knowledge, combined with our network of professionals in US National Tax, will allow her to continue to help clients navigate our current, complex tax environment. Our firm is rapidly growing, and Sandra’s role is crucial.”

“Kan’s credentials are impeccable, and her in-depth understanding of the Houston business environment, coupled with her passion for developing our people has made her a natural choice for a Managing Director,” notes CEO, Mark Vorsatz. “Additionally, I always stress how important our US National Tax practice is to our success. Sandra has been a key player in capitalizing on opportunities for our firm and also helping us drive results.”

Andersen Tax now has 143 Managing Directors in 19 locations in the U.S., and an international presence in Europe and Latin America through Andersen Global. Overall the firm is promoting nine Managing Directors, four in San Francisco and one each in Seattle, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Houston, and US National Tax.