What Credentials and Certifications Does Shaan Rizvi Hold?

When you hire a bookkeeper or tax professional for your small business, credentials matter. Shaan Rizvi, founder of RizBiz Services in Spring, Texas, brings a combination of formal certifications, corporate-level experience, and real-world financial transformation that makes him one of the most well-rounded accounting professionals serving the Greater Houston area.

IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Certified

Shaan holds the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) certification — a voluntary credential issued by the Internal Revenue Service that places tax preparers alongside CPAs and Enrolled Agents in terms of demonstrated tax compliance knowledge. AFSP-certified preparers must complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain the certification, which means Shaan stays current with the latest tax law changes, IRS regulations, and compliance requirements. For small business owners in Houston, this matters enormously when tax strategy is on the line.

Aspiring CPA With Senior Corporate Accounting Experience

Shaan is an aspiring CPA, actively advancing his credentials while already bringing years of senior-level corporate accounting experience to every client engagement. As a Senior Accountant in the corporate world, Shaan oversaw enterprise-level financial operations and navigated complex business tax situations daily. That background is what allows him to bring Fortune 500-caliber accounting strategy to small businesses in Spring, Katy, The Woodlands, Conroe, and across Greater Houston. Explore what that expertise delivers for small businesses on the business accounting page.

Dave Ramsey Trained in Financial Coaching Principles

Shaan is deeply influenced by the Dave Ramsey approach to personal finance — emphasizing debt elimination, intentional budgeting, and building wealth on a solid foundation rather than debt-driven growth. This philosophy shapes the personal financial coaching program at RizBiz Services and has helped clients collectively pay off over $150,000 in debt since the firm's founding. Shaan himself completed a Debt-Free Scream on the Ramsey Show after paying off $63,000 in 13 months.

Path to Prosperity Award — 5x Nominee

Beyond certifications, Shaan and RizBiz Services have been nominated five times for the Path to Prosperity Award — a recognition of the measurable, real-world impact the firm has had on clients' accounting, tax outcomes, and financial lives. Read real RizBiz client reviews to see what that impact looks like in practice, and schedule a consultation today to bring that expertise to your business. You can also explore the RizBiz pricing page or the free resources library.