Stout is pleased to announce it has launched a Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice. The new practice offers a flexible and practical approach to technical accounting matters, and it complements Stout’s existing offerings, particularly Financial Reporting Valuation. The practice’s core areas of focus include: accounting implications of complex contracts; accounting memoranda and policies; journal entries; filing requirements; financial statement disclosures; and audit support, such as supporting schedules and discussions with auditors. 

In conjunction with this announcement, Stout welcomes Steve Hills as Managing Director and the National Leader of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice. With more than 15 years’ experience in accounting and financial leadership roles, Steve brings a diverse transaction background in technical accounting, financial reporting, and transaction advisory services. He has worked on numerous acquisitions and initial public offerings, serving a variety of industries including technology, consumer products, financial services, and energy.

Prior to joining Stout, Steve was a Managing Director and the Denver office leader with Riveron Consulting. Previously, he was CFO and Treasurer of a publicly traded venture capital fund. He also held management positions with PwC and EY and led global technical accounting and SEC reporting for a Fortune 500 company.

“Technical accounting is foundational to all forms of financial reporting valuation, and I believe that providing this joint expertise to our clients will be a differentiator for Stout,” Steve said. “Stout’s clients have consistently asked for this service, and I am excited to partner with our industry-leading valuation professionals in delivering it.”

Learn more about our Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice.