Moss Adams - Kelvin Tetz

Industry Expertise

Construction Hospitality Real Estate

Practice Focus

Accounting Methods China Practice Contract Compliance Financial Statement Audits Public Company Audits Reviews & Compilations

Biography

Kelvin has practiced public accounting since 1998. He provides audit and advisory services to real estate and hospitality clients, including single and multi-family residential land developers, core/opportunity/value-added real estate equity funds, public non-traded REITs, and property management companies for all property types. Kelvin works closely with his clients on a wide spectrum of audit matters, including real estate valuation and fair value reporting, impairment, consolidation issues, acquisition accounting, accounting for joint ventures, stock-based compensation and revenue recognition.

Kelvin leads the firm’s Real Estate Practice and is a member of the steering committee for the firm-wide Construction, Hospitality, Real Estate & Professional Services Group.

Selected Speaking Engagements

Ask the Experts Panel
(AICPA National Real Estate Conference, 2009-2012)

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, Building Industry Association
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Member, National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries
Member, Urban Land Institute
Past member, Steering Committee, AICPA National Real Estate Conference

Education

BSBA, business administration and accounting, Walla Walla College

Insights from Kelvin Tetz

New Strategies for Commercial Property Management and Construction Planning

Key insights on planning and executing effective approaches for property management and commercial construction needs.

Real Estate Update: Multifamily Market Overview

With existing renters persisting as Generation Z enters the rental market, the apartment sector continues to overperform.

Combat Climate Change in Real Estate with Energy Efficient Tax Incentives

Tax incentives encourage reducing energy consumption in the real estate sector, which could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Real Estate Analysis: COVID-19’s Impact on Migration, Rent Costs, and Lifestyle

COVID-19 fundamentally changed the workplace and home life; many households re-evaluated their domicile, employment, and location.

What Can Economic Data Tell Us During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Discover how big data techniques and sophisticated modeling go beyond traditional data with insights into economic trends.

Expanding Rent Control Laws Pose Consequences for Real Estate Companies

Learn how expanding rent control laws may impact investors, construction, and more, so your business can stay informed on potential challenges.

How the US Federal Reserve’s Response to COVID-19 Impacts Commercial Real Estate

The US Federal Reserve has taken major action in response to COVID-19 that directly affects commercial real-estate entities. Find out more in our Insight.

How to Achieve Climate Goals with All-Electric Development

Changing energy standards are substantially affecting developers. Learn five key steps to achieve your climate goals, adopt changes, and stay competitive.