ERIC PIERRE is a second-generation CPA and former professional basketball player. Eric brings the same competitive edge to finance that he brought to the court. He graduated with a Master of Professional Accountancy from Stephen F. Austin State University and holds CPA licenses in both Texas and California. While many CPAs stick to basic moves, Eric sees the entire board, anticipating challenges and opportunities far in advance. His strategic approach to wealth preservation has caught the attention of major media outlets, with Eric being quoted or mentioned in Forbes, CNBC, and Bloomberg Tax. Eric’s expertise allows him to navigate the complex world of finance with the precision of a seasoned pro. For those seeking to protect and grow their wealth, he offers more than just accounting services. Eric provides comprehensive strategies, always thinking several moves ahead to ensure his clients win in the high-stakes game of financial success.
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Eric:
Thank you for having me on your show. And I love the part about, you know biblical principles that you mentioned, because you know the Bible, which is that they considered the longest form single book. Well, it’s probably the second, because the US tax goes actually has 40% more words, but there’s over 2000 passages that discuss money.
Brett:
So this is great this year. Yeah, and in tax, I’m reading the it’s for good and evil, like, basically taxes, the book about, like, the history of tax, and just how, how civilizations rise and fall on tax and just, you know, this is your great escape. Will touch on this as well before we dive into all of that really cool stuff, would you give us just a little bit more about your story and your current focus? Eric,
Eric:
sure. So my story is, you know, I grew up in Katy, Texas. I’m a second generation CPA. I’m six foot eight and read some share that because I wanted to be a professional basketball player. Now, my dad will tell you that was better in baseball, but I did not like the high strike zone, and today I see a guy my height by the name Aaron judge, just won a couple al MVPs, so maybe I should pursue that. But one day I’m working in my game the backyard, you know, shooting, layups, dunking. My dad says, Son, I’ve not received a letter from Dean Smith, who was the coach in North Carolina, Jim Herrick, the coach at UCLA right, Rick Pitino, Kentucky. You know, at that time, high school players could go to NBS said, the NBA hasn’t contacted me either. So just in case this NBA thing doesn’t work out, you may want to have a plan B. So I researched accounting and chose that for a major in college, and that turned out to be my plan A. Now I did play professional but only the ABA for the San Diego guardian, so I did not make the NBA so that I can. So I did get to play pro ball briefly, after all, and then I’ve also had the fortune of being a coach in a professional basketball league. I coached in a league called the TBL, the basketball league in their summer league got to the semifinals. So that’s the basketball story. You know professionally you mentioned earlier. I have been in Canada for 20 years. I guess I can see the gray hair, shrimp, my beard. Now, I decided to go to business, go into business for myself, particularly my last corporate job, when I noticed that collaboration is not encouraged, because, you know, there’s that scarcity mindset, right? It’s like, Hey, Brett, if I help you, you make it promoted and I won’t. Versus being an entrepreneur, I help you. You win, and I win too. And my contracts, particularly my high network clients, are written as such, not quite exactly as simple language, but it’s more of a I can work with people more in a partnership, instead of a competition, or treating every situation workplace like I’m in a Thunderdome every day.
Brett:
Awesome. I love the background of basketball, and I love the passion for accounting. This is really cool. And congratulations playing some pro ball too. I played a little bit down at Point Loma Nazarene for a year, and then. Paid at Mesa Junior College. Yeah,
Eric:
what did you What did you play? Because one of my buddies is Jersey got retired at plnu. So
Brett:
if you like this little short clip of the interview I just did, click over here to watch the full interview, and please don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much, everybody. You
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Eric is the founder, CEO, Owner, and Principal of Pierre Accounting. Eric has worked in accounting, tax, finance, and audit since 2003. He specializes in Advanced Tax Strategies, Financial Planning and Analysis, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Forensic Auditing for our clients.
Prior to starting Pierre Accounting in 2015, Eric worked for various Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte & Touche, McDermott, Abbott Laboratories and Team Industrial Services. His corporate experience gave him exposure to doing business all over the world, including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and The Caribbean with a focus on the following industries: Energy, Power, E&P, Power, EPC, and Pharmaceuticals. It was in his corporate experience where he got to experience working with diverse teams, something he has carried on into building his team at Pierre Accounting.
Eric graduated with a Master of Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, with honors, from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Eric earned his Certified Public Accountant Licenses with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and California Board of Accountancy on May 16, 2006, and August 15, 2017 respectively. Eric is also a second-generation CPA in his own family as his father was a licensed CPA with the State of New York.
When Eric is not focused on serving his clients and the team at Pierre Accounting, you can find him following professional basketball closely as he once played professionally for the San Diego Guardians of the American Basketball Association (ABA). In addition, he gives his time to mentoring and serving our youth across the country as he currently is partnered with Jail to Jobs in Austin, Texas, and Cielo Sports in San Diego, California. He is a son of two proud Haitian parents who retired in West Palm Beach, Florida and enjoys watching him carry on the Pierre legacy in the Accounting and Tax industry.
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