Gary Soffer

Lecturer of Accountancy

(646) 312-3248
gary.soffer@baruch.cuny.edu

Education:

BS	University of Illinois ( Champaign )	Accountancy	1974
MS	DePaul University	Taxation	1979

Areas of Expertise:

Prior to joining the faculty at Baruch , I was a tax partner at Ernst & Young. I specialized in business taxation of multi-national companies . Specific areas of expertise include corporate taxation , international taxation , partnership taxation , and personal financial planning . In the last 5 years of my career , I was a part of a team that built a global independence function . So , I now have unique expertise in auditor independence and professional ethics.

Academic Activities:

Adjunct Professor , De Paul University Masters of Taxation Program ,1983-2002 Ernst & Young Outstanding Instructor Award Created and delivered educational programs at Ernst & Young on the following subjects : Professional Ethics in the Tax Practice International Federation of Accountants Code of Ethics Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions Taught Estate and Gift Taxation for Illinois CPA Society

Professional Activities:

Member of AICPA and state CPA societies Licensed to practice in Illinois , New York , and New Jersey President , Highland Park Hospital Junior Board Providence St. Mel School Board of Directors Numerous Ernst & Young leadership positions : Partner in Charge Of Chicago Technology , Communications , and Entertainment Practice Leader of Gender Equity Committee Member of Chicago Office Leadership Counsel

Awards, Honors, etc.:

University of Illinois Bronze Tablet De Paul University Highest Honors Selected to represent Ernst & Young at International Federation of Accountants Board Meeting Vice President Beta Alpha Psi , University of Illinois