Manager International
Resume:
George Scopetta
Miami, FL. 33129
Email: *******@***.***
Education
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA
Degree: J.D., Graduated: May 2006
3L GPA: 3.24 Overall GPA: 3.12
Member of the Pennsylvania Bar
Villanova University Graduate Business School, Villanova,
PA
Degree: Masters of Accounting and Professional
Consulting
GPA: 3.45
Villanova University, Villanova, PA.
Degree: Bachelors of Science
Major: Accountancy
Work
Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers - Manager International Tax Group,
Miami, FL, February 2010-Present.
. Provide international and domestic tax consulting and
planning for Fortune 500 clients such as Check-the-box
planning, Dual consolidated loss, Subpart F planning,
and Foreign Tax Credit planning.
. Draft memorandums and tax opinions on various domestic
and international tax issues.
. Review and prepare the FAS 109 and FIN 48 tax provision
for various clients both domestic and international.
. Managed a due diligence review for the successful
completion merger between two publicly traded retail
companies.
Deloitte Tax LLP - International Tax, Miami, FL, February
2008-Present.
. Provide international and domestic tax consulting and
planning for Fortune 500 clients such as Check-the-box
planning, Dual consolidated loss, Subpart F planning,
and Foreign Tax Credit planning.
. Draft memorandums and tax opinions on various domestic
and international tax issues.
. Prepared and negotiated pre-filing agreement with the
IRS and drafted a technical advice memorandum for a
transportation company resulting in the tax savings of
$50 million for the client.
. Review and prepare the FAS 109 and FIN 48 tax provision
for various clients both domestic and international.
. Member of the international leadership team involved
with the business planning, tax planning and
implementation of the client's expansion into the Latin
America, Europe, and Asian markets including the
analysis of foreign branch operations, permanent
establishment, subpart F income, VAT, indirect customs
tax, and special tax regimes available.
. Performed a due diligence review for the successful
completion of a $200 million merger between two publicly
traded Pharmaceutical companies.
. Review and prepare various international compliance
engagements (Form 5471, 5472, 8858, 987, 8865, 1118
etc).
Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra LLC - Federal Tax, Miami, FL,
June 2006- February 2008.
. Prepared FAS 109 and FIN 48 tax provision for various
clients both domestic and international.
. Prepared and reviewed various domestic and international
compliance engagements (Forms 1120, 1065, 3115 5471,
5472, 8858, 987, 8865, 1118 etc).
. Provided international and domestic tax consulting and
Check-the box planning, specifically to an international
airline and cargo group to take advantage of its foreign
tax credits resulting in the tax savings of
approximately $5 million.
. Negotiated federal and international tax disputes with
revenue authorities on behalf of various clients,
resulting in no tax liability.
Villanova Tax Clinic, Villanova, Pa. September 2005- May
2006
. Successfully represented various Clients before the IRS,
the U.S. Tax Court, and the District Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, resulting in
settlements of over $60,000 on behalf of various
clients.
Adorno & Yoss, Miami, FL., Summer 2005
. Researched and prepared legal motions and memoranda on
various bankruptcy issues, and performed discovery.
. Helped prepare for the deposition of key witnesses.
Melvin S. Black, P.A., Miami, FL, Summer 2004
. Researched and prepared legal motions and memoranda on
various evidentiary, constitutional and legal issues.
. Organized and attended the depositions of key witnesses
in a criminal trial.
. Prepared client, key defense witnesses, and exhibits for
trial.
Power Acceptance Corporation- Controller, Miami,
FL. 2001-2003
. Performed accounting and reporting functions for a Miami
based finance and leasing corporation.
. Prepared the corporate financial statements, financial
business plan and investment package for the
securitization of asset backed securities to third-party
investors.
. Successfully negotiated and completed the purchase of
$10 million of asset backed securities from the FDIC.
. Worked with banking institutions and investment bankers
to successfully restructure the company and its current
lines of credit.
School Activities
. Member of the Villanova Law School Tax Clinic
. Treasurer and founding member of the Beta Alpha Psi
Chapter
. Involved in Habitat for Humanity
Skills
. Proficient using Lexis and Westlaw, RIA Checkpoint, BNA
and CCH, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and with
various tax compliance software.
. Fluent in English and Spanish
Interests Golf, Tennis, guitar, and piano
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