International Tax Business Development

RAM NARAPAREDDY

**** ******* *****, **** *, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, USA

Tel: 720-***-****, E-mail: ******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

C.P.A., M.B.A, with over 25 years of experience in International Tax, Business Development, Administration, Accounting, Tax, Audit, Teaching, and Financial Software Implementation. Proven experience in International Tax matters. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong international business relationships. A problem solver with proven ability to identify opportunities to develop and implement solutions with the goal of meeting desired outcomes.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Certified Public Accountant (CO)

Master of Business Administration (Accounting)

Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Cost Accounting

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India

CONTINUING EDUCATION

International Tax Seminar-University of Denver, Tax School-7/2017-2019

International Tax Seminar-University of Denver, Tax School-9/2009/2015 & 2016

International Taxation-Subpart-F income and Foreign Tax Credit Issues-10-12/2007

New York University

International Taxation: Seminar University of Denver, CO, USA10/2007

The 19th Annual Institute on Current Issues in International Taxation, The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., 12/2006

International Taxation Phase I, II & III Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury-2005-2007

International Taxation-Inbound Transaction, New York University, October-December, 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Tax officer and Consultant: U.S. Department of Treasury

Examined tax returns of large (Fortune 500) and mid-size Multinational corporations

Transfer Pricing (IRC.482) Review, Evaluation and Adjustments/Penalties

Dealt with issues related to inbound and outbound transactions

Examined issues related to Form 5471, Form 5472, Form 1118, Foreign Tax Credit, Subpart-F, Sec.482, and the impact of Foreign M & A, R& D issues, Sec. 861 allocation & apportionment issues, OFL Issues, etc.

Researched the impact of Foreign Treaties, Permanent Establishment Issues, Competent Authority, etc.

Management Consulting:

OTFM (Office of Trust Fund Management) of The Department of Interior

Examined and evaluated the distribution process of BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and OTFM in order to develop a methodology for Business Process Re-Engineering.

Developed methods to estimate costs for the distribution of escheated interests to the individual accounts

Consultant to the COTS selection Committee of the MMS (Mineral Management Service) of the Department of Interior. Reviewed the proposal submitted by Anderson Consulting (Accenture) and KPMG and advised on the suitability of Peoplesoft Financial Module with GIS-Asset Tracking System for the $90+billion assets managed by MMS.

Peoplesoft Financial Consultant:

Evaluated PeopleSoft Government module for an Oil & Gas Service Bureau of The Department of Interior

Conducted Fit/Gap analysis for a client using 7.5 PS –Asset Management/commercial module

Implemented Asset Management 6.0 and 7.0 for two major clients

Conducted Beta Testing on different platforms for Asset Management Public Sector module

Had hands on training in G/L, A/P and A/R besides A/M

Export Management and Consultancy Services:

Managed, evaluated, and ensured consistency with export personnel, distributors, and representatives on a global level

Conducted Foreign Market Research and Analysis to evaluate market niches and competition

Provided a full scope of international sales and procedures advice

Coordinated banking arrangements with domestic and international banking institutions

Arranged financing for foreign buyer

Performed letter of credit evaluation and review

Established distributors for U.S companies

Negotiations with Foreign Companies:

Established key contacts with foreign companies

Developed niche based marketing strategies

Qualified partners for joint venture

Identified and qualified service providers in the software industry

Represented foreign companies as the buying agent to procure products at a competitive prices

Business Development:

Coordinated efforts with organizations, such as government agencies, banks, law firms, and advertising agencies

Introduced various products and technologies to foreign companies

Established global relationships with corporate and government entities

Used financial and tax background to assess the compatibility and financial feasibility of projects and foreign joint venture groups

Introduced various products and technologies to foreign companies

Tax Consultant: Practiced as a CPA

Tax Help, Santa Maria, CA

Maintained Accounting Books for Small to Medium Business

Prepared Individual and Business Tax Returns (Partnership, S. Corp and C. Corp returns)

Advised clients on Tax Liens

Represented clients before IRS

Researched on various tax laws and regulations and courts cases in preparation to consulting

Director: Bangalore Best Veterinary Products Pvt., Ltd, Bangalore, India

Managed the operations of product distribution

Established Contacts with the manufacturers

Managing Partner

Aries Farms, Bangalore, India

Managed the operations of the Farm

Prepared Business Plan and obtained financing from the Agriculture Finance Division of the Reserve Bank of India

Managed the operations of the farm, including the Finance and Banking

Auditor: with V.M. Desai & Co

Conducted both Internal and External audits for a Bank and also for Multi-National Companies

Conducted Compliance audit for a major International Auto manufacturer based in Italy

Acted as an Internal Auditor for a major Construction company

Acted as an external auditor for pharmaceutical company

Other continuing education course taken at various levels:

University of California at Berkeley (Department of Electronic Engineering)

Data Base Management

LLM/M.T Taxation: Law School: University of Denver, Colorado (courses taken)

International Taxation

Foreign Sales Corporation (International Taxation)

Property Taxation

Corporate Taxation

M.S. Taxation: San Jose State University (courses taken)

Tax Research for Business Decisions

Corporate Taxation (audited) with Dr. Karlinsky, author of AMT (Alternate Minimum Tax)

Ph. D program: Nova Southeast University, Florida (courses taken)

Operations Management

Management Information Systems

Teaching Experience:

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL:

Academic Advisor to Dean of Studies in Intermediate Accounting

CalPoly: California Polytechnic and State University:

Lecturer in Financial Accounting

American National University: Denver, Colorado

Adjunct Faculty in Financial Accounting, International Marketing, Managerial Accounting, Finance

Red Rocks Community College

Adjunct Faculty in Financial Accounting

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

International Tax Examiner

LMSB/LB&I, Division Of Internal Revenue Service of The Department of Treasury, USA

3/2005-Present

ITBC, Inc: International Business Consultant

(International Technology & Business Consulting Firm)

5/2002-2/05

Management Consultant/Auditor

L.R.Compton, CPA, Lakewood, CO

1/02-4/02

Software International, Inc

International Business Development in IT related Activities

1999-2001

Oracle-PeopleSoft Financials Consultant

Software Implementation Consultant

1998-1999

ITBC, Inc, Vice-President

International Trade & Business Consultants, Inc, Denver, CO

1992-1997

Tax Consultant

Tax Help, Santa Maria, California

1988-1991

Lecturer: Financial Accounting

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

1987-1988

Accounting and Tax Consultant

Country Fair Travel and Video Palace, Champaign, IL

1986-1987

Accounting and Tax Consultant

Dorsey Accounting, Champaign, IL

1983-1984

Director

Bangalore Best Veterinary Products Pvt., Ltd., Bangalore, India

1979-1980

Managing Partner

Aries Farms, Bangalore, India

1977-1982

Auditor

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi

Associated with V.M.Desai & Co., Chartered Accountants, and also K.P.Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants as an intern auditor.

1973-1977

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