Ingrid Valdes
Tax Manager, CPA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Texas Society of CPAs

Career Background

Ingrid joined Steven Bankler’s CPA firm in 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree as an Accounting major from Texas A&M University in 2010. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Accounting degree from Texas A&M International University in 2013. Ingrid obtained her CPA license in 2019. Her experience includes 4 years in public accounting and 2 years in the private industry sector.

Client Spotlight 

Disputes in closely held businesses rarely stem from simple math errors. Instead, they arise from “creative” accounting that obscures the business’s true economic reality….
While you might not be signing an addendum with the Acting Attorney General, you CAN use closing agreements and statutes of limitation to create your…
When building wealth in Texas, poor planning can result in hefty taxation as you earn your way to the top….
A new precedent is forming in the tax courts that can cost even innocent taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars….
George Clooney’s recent relocation to France highlights a complex financial dilemma: maintain dual citizenship and face dual tax systems, or renounce U.S. citizenship and trigger…
A business seizure is a last-ditch effort following many other attempts at tax collections. Here’s what to watch for and how to respond….
How do you go from zero sales to 800% growth while maintaining a medical career? Dr. Paul Pallan shares his story of dual-career success and…
Tax preparer oversight might soon be getting a rehaul thanks to a bipartisan Senate bill that aims to impose stricter standards and penalties for misconduct….
From U.S. Navy technical training to founding J. Anthony’s Refrigeration in 1988, learn how John Bianchi’s commitment to excellence and high-level expertise built a trusted…
Thinking about a business partnership? This checklist will tell you what to discuss with your tax and legal advisors….
Can the IRS contact your neighbors or boss? Learn the rules for third-party investigations, your right to advance notice, and how to protect your privacy….
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act substantially changed the SALT Cap rules for Texas pass-through businesses….

Our Team

Cathy Hooks

Tax Director, CPA

Cathy Hooks

Tax Director, CPA
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Laura Fair

Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Laura Fair

Senior Tax Manager, CPA
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Naureen Tejani

Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Naureen Tejani

Senior Tax Manager, CPA
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Allen Martinez

Tax Manager, CPA

Allen Martinez

Tax Manager, CPA
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Aaron Stenlund 

Tax Manager, CPA

Aaron Stenlund 

Tax Manager, CPA
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Chipper Lamm

Tax Manager, CPA

Chipper Lamm

Tax Manager, CPA
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Dixie Hansen

Tax Manager, CPA

Dixie Hansen

Tax Manager, CPA
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Ingrid Valdes

Tax Manager, CPA

Ingrid Valdes

Tax Manager, CPA
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Katie Winters

Tax Manager, CPA

Katie Winters

Tax Manager, CPA
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Moussa Balla Sissoko

Tax Manager, CPA

Moussa Balla Sissoko

Tax Manager, CPA
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Zachary Serwer

Tax Manager, CPA

Zachary Serwer

Tax Manager, CPA
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Monica Brady

Firm Administrator, PACE, PAFM

Monica Brady

Firm Administrator, PACE, PAFM
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Vanessa Aguilar

Office Coordinator

Vanessa Aguilar

Office Coordinator
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Faye Bankler Casell

Accounting Clerk, MA, PACE

Faye Bankler Casell

Accounting Clerk, MA, PACE
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Terri Cortez

Receptionist

Terri Cortez

Receptionist
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Kat Guenther

Administrative Support

Kat Guenther

Administrative Support
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Tara Lowe

Tax Manager, CPA

Tara Lowe

Tax Manager, CPA
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Gina Valorz

Managing Partner, CPA, PFS, CGMA

Gina Valorz

Managing Partner, CPA, PFS, CGMA
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Steven Bankler

Founding Partner, CPA, PFS, Cr.FA, CFF, CGMA

Steven Bankler

Founding Partner, CPA, PFS, Cr.FA, CFF, CGMA
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