Michael J. Desmond, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 - 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. Desmond, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 - 2011. This event is scheduled for January 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Financial_Reporting.html).
New York, NY, December 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Event Synopsis:
This Live, 2-hour webcast organized by The Knowledge Group is aimed at providing a comprehensive discussion of financial reporting for taxes. A panel of distinguished speakers and thought leaders will roll up their sleeves and present an in-depth analysis of the most significant financial reporting standards.
About Michael J. Desmond
Mike Desmond concentrates his practice on federal tax controversies, administrative dispute resolution and tax policy counseling, representing a broad range of clients engaged in or seeking to avoid disputes with the IRS. He served as tax legislative counsel in the U.S. Department of Treasury from 2005 to 2008, where he supervised a staff of lawyers and accountants that developed administrative guidance and provided the assistant secretary (tax policy) with legal advice and analysis on a broad range of issues relating to the domestic federal tax law. He also served as a spokesperson for the Treasury Department before the congressional tax-writing committees, testifying before Congress on a number of occasions on a wide range of federal tax issues.
Mike has been ranked by Chambers USA as one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of taxation. A frequent speaker on tax policy and controversy matters, he has addressed audiences at many industry conferences and seminars. Mike has also been quoted in a number of industry publications and recently co-authored "Practical Considerations in Preparing for the Impending Schedule UTP Filing Requirement" in the Tax Executive. He is an active member of the ABA Section of Taxation, the Taxation Section of the D.C. Bar, the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association and the Taxation of Business Entities Committee of the City Bar of New York. He also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center. In 2010, Mike was elected as a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.
About Bingham McCutchen LLP
Bingham McCutchen LLP offers a broad range of market-leading practices focused on global financial services firms and Fortune 100 companies. The firm has 1,100 lawyers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Bingham McCutchen lawyers can provide legal commentary and insight on virtually any business, corporate, finance or litigation issue. Jay S. Zimmerman is the firm’s chairman.
The firm has offices in Boston, Frankfurt, Hartford, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Portland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley,Tokyo and Washington.
For more information about Michael J. Desmond and Bingham McCutchen LLP, please visit: http://www.bingham.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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This Live, 2-hour webcast organized by The Knowledge Group is aimed at providing a comprehensive discussion of financial reporting for taxes. A panel of distinguished speakers and thought leaders will roll up their sleeves and present an in-depth analysis of the most significant financial reporting standards.
About Michael J. Desmond
Mike Desmond concentrates his practice on federal tax controversies, administrative dispute resolution and tax policy counseling, representing a broad range of clients engaged in or seeking to avoid disputes with the IRS. He served as tax legislative counsel in the U.S. Department of Treasury from 2005 to 2008, where he supervised a staff of lawyers and accountants that developed administrative guidance and provided the assistant secretary (tax policy) with legal advice and analysis on a broad range of issues relating to the domestic federal tax law. He also served as a spokesperson for the Treasury Department before the congressional tax-writing committees, testifying before Congress on a number of occasions on a wide range of federal tax issues.
Mike has been ranked by Chambers USA as one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of taxation. A frequent speaker on tax policy and controversy matters, he has addressed audiences at many industry conferences and seminars. Mike has also been quoted in a number of industry publications and recently co-authored "Practical Considerations in Preparing for the Impending Schedule UTP Filing Requirement" in the Tax Executive. He is an active member of the ABA Section of Taxation, the Taxation Section of the D.C. Bar, the Tax Section of the New York State Bar Association and the Taxation of Business Entities Committee of the City Bar of New York. He also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center. In 2010, Mike was elected as a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel.
About Bingham McCutchen LLP
Bingham McCutchen LLP offers a broad range of market-leading practices focused on global financial services firms and Fortune 100 companies. The firm has 1,100 lawyers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Bingham McCutchen lawyers can provide legal commentary and insight on virtually any business, corporate, finance or litigation issue. Jay S. Zimmerman is the firm’s chairman.
The firm has offices in Boston, Frankfurt, Hartford, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Portland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley,Tokyo and Washington.
For more information about Michael J. Desmond and Bingham McCutchen LLP, please visit: http://www.bingham.com/
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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