Deloitte’s Former National Service Leader in U.S. Tax, Michael Shumate Joins Mintz & Partners
Mintz & Partners has announced that Michael Shumate, the former National Service Line Leader of Deloitte’s U.S. Tax Services Group in Canada, has joined the partnership to help clients access U.S. markets with integrated and efficient tax structures as well as innovative cross-border financings.
“Over the last 20 years, Michael has brought value, innovation, vision and a commitment to excellence to his clients,” says Bryan A. Tannenbaum, Managing Partner, Mintz & Partners LLP. “He exemplifies our spirit of entrepreneurialism, uniqueness and outstanding client service; and, on behalf of my partners, I welcome Michael to our growing firm and know that leaders like him continue to make us a pre-eminent choice for companies looking for alternatives to the Big Four.”
Michael has more than 20 years of experience and has been involved in cross-border financing, tax structuring, developing acquisition strategies for Canadian companies expansion into the U.S., and resolving U.S. tax compliance matters for companies with multi-state operations. Michael’s clients include top-tier Canadian multinationals and fast-growth mid-market entrepreneurs in various industries including trucking and transportation, manufacturing, real estate and sports/entertainment.
Mintz & Partners is one of the largest chartered accountancy firms in Canada. We offer a comprehensive approach to accounting including public and private company assurance services, tax planning and compliance, financial advisory services and strategic advice. The firm focuses on Public Companies, Real Estate & Property Management, Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution, Sports & Entertainment, Non-Profit, and emerging markets such as China and South Asia. The firm has been recognized in Maclean’s magazine as one of the Top 200 Employers in Canada for the last five years and, in 2006, it was selected as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada again and one of the Top 50 Employers in the Greater Toronto Area.