Christopher Lau Email & Phone Number

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

*Achieved over $45 Million of tax savings from various International, Federal and State planning projects*Provided tax leadership to worldwide tax team, C-Suite, finance, legal, HR and operations*Owned the worldwide quarterly tax provision process, SEC tax reporting and US cash tax management*Managed due diligence on over $6.5 Billion worth of various acquisitions & divestitures in various forms *Oversaw tax planning, controversy and compliance on direct and indirect taxes *Redesigned tax provision calculation model and process resulting in saving 2-4 workdays per quarter*Designed and approved significant policies and procedures resulting in the achievement of organizational goals*Developed tax models to calculate recent Tax Reform tax impact for planning and tax provision purposes*Monitored worldwide tax legislation developments and FASB accounting pronouncements*Provided consultation on sales proposals and contracts and identify tax implications on contract T&C *Managed relationship with auditors, advisory firms and internal stakeholders

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Hoffman Estates, Il, Us

* Owned the worldwide quarterly and annual tax provisions process and 10-K footnotes * Owned the overall tax compliance function including Federal, state, local and foreign income tax returns and international tax forms (5471, 8858, 1118, FinCen Form 114, etc)* Supported compliance efforts for SOX 404 with all tax accounting controls and documentation requirements* Developed effective working relationships with finance, accounting and other functions on a global basis* Helped Tax VP overseeing transfer pricing process and other international tax planning matters* Performed thorough review of state returns and identify tax saving opportunities* Contributed to the SAP implementation blueprint design

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* Extensive experience on ASC 740 Income Tax Accounting related to international operations, merger & acquisition and IFRS* Reviewed complex consolidated corporate tax returns with multi-states, in-bound and out-bound international tax issues* Advised clients on accounting method issues and tax saving opportunities* Researched and prepared technical memorandums related accounting method issues* Represented clients in federal and state audits

Chicago, Illinois, Us

* Reviewed complex ASC 740 calculation and footnote for public and private companies* Prepared FIN 48 documentation and technical memorandums* Prepared Sec. 382 calculation, tax basis balance sheet and performed transaction costs study* Advised clients on accounting method issues and tax saving opportunities* Reviewed complex consolidated corporate, partnership and S corporation returns* Researched, prepared technical memorandums, and advised clients with tax planning strategies* Experience with §199, §280G, Subpart F, FTC, §704(c), §754, §988 FX G/L, §1503(d) DCL* Managed multi-national tax compliance and consulting engagements * Performed multiple presentations to foreign trade groups visiting Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, Us

* Prepared FAS 109 calculation* Outsourced as consultant to Exelon Corporation* Reviewed consolidated corporate federal and multi-state income tax returns* Prepared Provision to Return Reconciliation

* Reviewed complex entity, fiduciary, individual and other tax returns* Performed tax research and planning, and defended IRS audits

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Master, Taxation

Bs, Accountancy

Ba, Accountancy