Michael Hurwitz, Cpa, Mst Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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New York City - United States

Marks Paneth LLP a small regional accounting firm with approximately 550 professionals. The firm provides public and private businesses with a full range of auditing, accounting and some other ancillary services.

United States

Federal and State Tax Advisory and Core Compliance / Transaction Structuring and Diligence / REIT Testing / GAAP - Tax Accounting and Reporting / Improve and Standardize Processes / Deal Sourcing / Facilitate and Coordinate Special Projects / Reduce Overhead Costs

• Created immediate value by working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other members of the leadership group on asset acquisitions and dispositions, refinances and other capital market transactions such as.
• Devised and spearheaded the submission of a private letter ruling pertaining to guaranteed payments that could have saved the company in excess of seven million in tax dollars; obtained cutting edge knowledge in the.
• Ensured company operated in a REIT compliant manner; documented and formalized procedures (FIN 48 & FAS 109) which increased the firm’s quality controls; standardized and improved accuracy of the final work product by.
• Freed-up the Chief Financial Officers schedule by taking over the day-to-day operations and management of the entire tax function; worked closely with Chief Accounting Officer and the Fund Controller’s; coordinated and.
• Active member and speaker at NAREIT conferences; organized and currently the Chairman of a tax networking group (entitled the Regulators) comprised of in excess of 90 participants; most of whom are in charge of the tax.

• Increased realization on book of business; initiated the use of various control schedules, encouraged a team approach and involved other business groups which added to the organization and effectiveness of worldwide.
• Provided expertise while working with professionals and clients in a broad range of capital market transactions including analysis of purchases and sales, refinances, due diligence, incentive negotiations, strategic.
• Gained enormous experience while resolving issues related to real estate opportunity funds and REITs; managed tax compliance process, supervised tax consulting assignments, coordinated and interacted with clients and.
• Served as a coach and liaison to professional staff working paperless while “sharing work” around the world; frequent lecturer to professional staff including a series of real estate tax technical sessions held in.

• Cultivated and grew client into largest real estate engagement which accounted for in excess 25% of the firm’s total billings.
• Considered an integral party in the preparation of solicitation statements, debt restructurings, liquidations and sales transactions.
• Successfully defended a bankrupt real estate developer from creditors by performing traditional litigation support techniques.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon PhiMajor: Accounting

Master Of Science - Ms, Taxation

Masters in Taxation

Adjunct Professor - Partnership Taxation & Principles Of Taxation And Accounting, Real Estate Accounting And Taxation

Adjunct Professor - Partnership Taxation & Principles of Taxation and Accounting 1) Partnership Taxation 2) Principles of Real Estate.

Adjunct Professor - Partnership Taxation & Principles Of Taxation And Accounting, Real Estate Accounting And Taxation

Adjunct Professor - Partnership Taxation & Principles of Taxation and Accounting 1) Partnership Taxation 2) Principles of Real Estate.