James Bell
Managing Director, Tax, BTS - AMCS
James is a Managing Director in KPMG’s Accounting Methods and Credit Services (“AMCS”) practice with approximately 15 years of experience. He has worked 4 of those years in KPMG’s Audit practice. James leads the Pacific Northwest Tax Accounting Services group.
Professional and industry experience
James has substantial experience identifying tax accounting method planning opportunities and exposures, and leading and coordinating tax accounting methods engagements. He has served as engagement managing director with responsibility for planning, budgeting, execution and delivery of deliverables (including technical memorandums, procedure memorandums and tax forms). He also has experience examining and analyzing records to assure effectiveness of accounting and managerial controls, accuracy of transactions, compliance with applicable laws, and has established GAAP policies and procedures.
Tax Accounting Method Services
Assisted numerous corporations and partnerships in changing their method of accounting for volume discounts, prepaid expenses, property taxes, payroll taxes, smallwares, developed software, UNICAP, accrued bonuses, depreciation, depletion, professional fees, revenue recognition (including deferred revenue), and repairs and maintenance. Additional, James has successfully led engagements in the following areas: