Former Sema Group Tax Director joins Bennett Thrasher to lead TP
Bennett Thrasher PC, the 4th largest Atlanta-based accounting and audit firm, is pleased to announce [private]Charles Edge has joined the firm as Director of Transfer Pricing. The new position is a further measure of DFK International, a major international association of independent accounting firms and business advisers, and two shareholders serve on its board of directors.
“Because a large part of our practice is international, we are very fortunate to have Charles join us as the Director of Transfer Pricing,” said Managing Shareholder Michael Dukes. “Transfer pricing is set to be one of this year’s key issues in international tax and we believe this position will help us be proactive for our clients.”
About Charles Edge
Charles Edge leads Bennett Thrasher’s Transfer Pricing consulting practice. Edge has extensive experience providing international tax advice to foreign-owned companies and their shareholders/owners. His work includes structuring U.S. and foreign operations; developing, documenting and defending transfer pricing strategies and intercompany cost sharing arrangements; and developing expatriate tax policies and compliance programs. He has successfully defended numerous companies during IRS examinations of transfer pricing arrangements and has assisted many companies minimize tax costs through proactive transfer pricing analysis.
Edge began his career with Price Waterhouse LLP. After seven years in the international tax department, he left to join Sema Group Plc, a British software and logistics company as Tax Director. He subsequently joined British Telecom as the Tax Director for their joint venture companies Syncordia Inc. and Concert Communications Inc. Edge later returned to private practice in Atlanta specializing in transfer pricing and international tax for ten years before joining Fisher Connectors Inc., a multinational manufacturing and distribution company as Director of Finance and Tax. He graduated from the University of Alabama – Birmingham with a Bachelor of Accountancy and is a member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s, AICPA and the British American Business Group.[/private]
About Bennett Thrasher PC
Bennett Thrasher PC is the fourth largest Atlanta-based, full-service accounting, audit and consulting firm. We create significant value and a unique positive experience through collaboration – with and between clients, shareholders, associates and the community. Founded in 1980 by Rick Bennett and Ken Thrasher, today Bennett Thrasher has a dedicated, experienced team of shareholders and professionals. Bennett Thrasher has recently expanded its corporate structure to include BT Wealth Management, LLC investment advisors. Please visit the firm online at www.btcpa.net.