Okay, let’s tackle this. So Bob Truhlar is a Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of experience in accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. He has a strong background in the oil and gas industry. Location is Cypress, Texas, which is a mid-sized city in the US. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metropolitan Division (which includes Cypress) have a median annual salary of around $85,000. However, considering his expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions and oil and gas, his rate might be higher. Maybe around $150–$250 per hour? But considering his certification and location, I’ll estimate around $125 per hour.