What Qualifications and Certifications Does Shaan Rizvi Hold as an Accountant and Tax Professional?

Shaan Rizvi, founder of RizBiz Services in Spring, Texas, holds a combination of formal certifications, practical experience, and continuous professional development that makes him one of the most credentialed and comprehensively prepared accounting professionals serving the Greater Houston small business community. Here is a complete overview of his qualifications.

IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Certification

Shaan holds the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) certification — a voluntary credential issued by the Internal Revenue Service that requires annual continuing education in federal tax law, ethics, and filing requirements. AFSP-certified preparers are listed in the official IRS directory of credentialed tax preparers and have limited representation rights before the IRS for returns they prepare. This credential places Shaan alongside CPAs and Enrolled Agents in terms of demonstrated, current tax compliance knowledge. See all RizBiz tax services here.

Senior Corporate Accounting Experience and Aspiring CPA Status

Shaan spent years as a Senior Accountant in the corporate world — overseeing enterprise-level financial operations and navigating complex business tax situations that give him a depth of practical expertise that most boutique accounting firms can't match. He is actively pursuing his CPA designation, continuously advancing his credentials while already delivering corporate-caliber accounting strategy to small businesses across Greater Houston. Combined with his personal finance credentials — grounded in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace program and the Profit First methodology — Shaan's qualifications span professional accounting, tax strategy, and personal financial coaching comprehensively. Read client reviews, see pricing, visit the resources library, and contact RizBiz Services today.