Frank Ng joins Ernst & Young LLP - Ernst & Young - Global

Washington, 18 August 2009 — Ernst & Young LLP today announced that Frank Y. Ng has joined the firm in the Tax Controversy and Risk Management Services practice.

Ng most recently served as the Commissioner of the Large and Mid-Size Business (LMSB) division at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

“Frank is a deeply respected tax professional who spearheaded some of the most significant changes at the IRS in recent years,” said Kate Barton, Ernst & Young LLP Americas Vice Chair - Tax Services. “Global tax policy and controversy matters have become increasingly challenging for our clients.  Countries around the world are making tremendous progress in improving their enforcement capabilities by collaborating with tax administrators in other nations. We are very fortunate to have both Frank and his LMSB predecessor Debbie Nolan in our National Tax practice to work with our clients as they navigate this complex environment and comply with global tax laws.”

A 35-year IRS veteran, Ng brings a broad background of experience in corporate and international tax administration matters to Ernst & Young LLP. In 2006, he was appointed as the first Deputy Commissioner (International) in LMSB, serving as the U.S. Competent Authority administering U.S. tax treaties and oversight of international compliance programs. From 1994 to 2000, he held the roles of Tax Attaché in Tokyo and Chief, Tax Treaty Division, Assistant Commissioner (International).”   In 2007, he assumed the role of Commissioner, LMSB division, succeeding Debbie Nolan.  During his career with the IRS, Ng was instrumental in leading the Compliance Assurance Process development team as well as spearheading the development of other pre-filing and alternate dispute resolution processes.

Ng holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Arizona State University, Tempe and a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He received the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service in 2005.

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