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Shannan Gardner
Principal
CPA
shannan.gardner@mossadams.com
(949) 623-4198
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Industry Expertise

Manufacturing & Consumer Products Technology

Practice Focus

Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740) Accounting Methods Business Tax China Practice IPO Solutions M&A Tax Personal Tax Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution Tax Structuring

Biography

Shannan has been in public accounting since 1995, including 11 years with a Big Four firm. Her focus is providing tax consulting and compliance services to public and private companies in the technology and manufacturing industries. Shannan’s experience includes tax provision assistance, income tax consulting, assistance with implementation of internal controls, documentation and computation of uncertain tax positions, consulting relative to tax issues inherent in mergers and acquisitions, and representation of companies under examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, California State Board of Accountancy

Education

  • BS, business administration (emphasis in accounting), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • MS, business taxation, University of Southern California

Insights from Shannan Gardner

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Tax Deal Killers: How Tax Issues Can Impact Transaction Value
Technology companies hoping to get in on the M&A boom will want to first maximize their valuations. We look at some of the complex areas where tech companies’ tax assets and liabilities can impact value.
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