Michelle Johnson, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences Live Webcast

New York, NY, October 25, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michelle Johnson, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences.” This event is scheduled for December 16, 2013 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Tax_Consequences.html

About Michelle Johnson

Michelle has significant experience advising clients on transfer pricing and valuation matters, including transfer pricing documentation preparation, ASC 740 (FIN 48) recognition and measurement analyses, advanced pricing agreements, cost-sharing analyses, buy-in valuations, supply chain restructuring and tangible and intangible transfer pricing policy development. Michelle has assisted numerous clients on revamping their documentation and compliance processes to become more efficient and effective given today’s global audit practices. In addition, Michelle has significant experience managing local teams across the globe to harmonize companies’ transfer pricing policies and coordinate global documentation in numerous countries.

Michelle led the development of Duff & Phelps’ ASC 740 (FIN 48) service line for transfer pricing and pioneered several thought leadership publications. She is an award-winning speaker and has presented at numerous conferences and seminars regarding transfer pricing issues. She served as co-editor of Wolter Kluwer’s Guide to International Transfer Pricing: Law, Compliance and Tax Planning Strategies, and co-authored the BNA Tax Management Portfolio on ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) (published 2012). Michelle also oversaw Ceteris’ transfer pricing team’s US operations and was responsible for quality and training of the company’s US transfer pricing practice. Earlier in her career, Michelle was part of Ernst & Young’s transfer pricing practice, having spent time in the company’s Chicago, San Jose and New York offices.

Michelle obtained her Masters degree in Economics from New York University and a BS in Economics and French from the University of Illinois.

About Duff & Phelps

As a leading global financial advisory and investment banking firm, Duff & Phelps leverages analytical skills, market expertise and independence to help clients make sound decisions. The firm advises clients in the areas of valuation, M&A and transactions, restructuring, alternative assets, disputes, and taxation – with more than 1,000 employees serving clients from offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Investment banking services in the United States are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC; Pagemill Partners; and GCP Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Transaction opinions are provided by Duff & Phelps, LLC. M&A advisory and capital raising services in the United Kingdom and Germany are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities Ltd., which is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

To learn more about Duff & Phelps visit www.duffandphelps.com

Event Synopsis:

This Knowledge Group live webcast: Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences LIVE Webcast aims to put you in the know with respect to understanding key issues surrounding transfer pricing and its impact on your company. Join this two-hour webcast as our key thought leaders and practitioners help you grapple with the ever-evolving landscape of global transfer pricing. They will provide important and timely overview of the recent rules and regulations and case law developments along with training on best practices in avoiding unanticipated financial risks and managing the tax consequences of intercompany transactions.

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.