Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Annual International Tax Conference

The 24th annual International Tax Conference, sponsored by the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at The University of Akron, is designed to update practitioners in the accounting, legal, business and governmental sectors. International tax specialists will discuss new developments, tax savings ideas, current issues, and changes in the laws applying to international business taxation.

The International Tax Conference is an outreach event of the Master of Taxation Program at The University of Akron, the premier MTax Program of Ohio. Complete a certificate in specific practice areas or the MTax degree through our flexible online or in person course structure. Visit the MTax page for more information.

Location:

Wyndham (formerly DoubleTree) - Independence
6200 Quarry Ln
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 270-4701

Hosted by:

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy

PwC

Ernst & Young

Registration:

The cost to attend is $175 (early bird through March 20) and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

This session qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit and Continuing Legal Credit (CLE) for Ohio attorneys - approval pending.

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:20 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome from The University of Akron

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

U.S. Tax Reform Prospects, Pillar 2, and Navigating the Current Environment
Mike Urse, J.D., CPA, PwC Consultant
Lowell Huth, CPA, PwC Partner

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Deep Dive on US International Tax - Session I
Atirek Ratani, CPA, EY Partner
Tim Kerr, J.D., EY Partner

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Deep Dive on US International Tax - Session II
Brandon Roytberg, J.D., CPA, PwC Partner
Emily Barnhart, CPA, PwC Director

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

M&A Tax Update
Sean Kelly, CPA, PwC Partner
Julie Chittock, CPA, PwC Partner

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch

12:45 – 1:30 p.m.

US Legislative Update
Rohit Kumar, J.D., PwC Principal

1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Foreign Tax Law Update
Sebastiaan Boers, EY Executive Director

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Transfer Pricing Update
Rupesh Santoshi, MBA, EY Principal

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

Accounting for Income Taxes
Dave Oriani, CPA, PwC Partner
Tom Carpenter, J.D., PwC Director
Zane Burgstahler, CPA, EY Executive Director

4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks & Questions