August 10, 2017 – New York, NY—Prager Metis CPAs, LLC, a leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and a member of GGI International with members in 123 countries welcomes Fernando Lopez, JD, MBA as its newest Director, International Tax. He will be based in Prager Metis’ New York City office.
Mr. Lopez joins Prager Metis with almost twenty years of experience. Mr. Lopez advises his clients on a full range of cross-border tax planning and compliance matters aimed at efficient cross-border structures and operations. He counsels businesses in various industries regarding US and foreign tax considerations related to overseas activities and expansion.
“Bringing  Fernando on board is essential for our plans to expand our resources and further strengthen our reputation as the “go to” expert in international taxation,” says David Neste, Co-Managing Partner. “With his extensive background in international private client wealth tax  matters and corporate tax strategy, Fernando has a unique expertise that few possess.”
Mr. Lopez is also knowledgeable on tax-efficient restructuring; M&A, dispositions; joint ventures; global trading structures; tax deferral; foreign currency transactions; repatriation; foreign tax credits, IP migration; transfer pricing; tax accounting, FIN 48 reporting; and international compliance.
“I’m very excited to join Prager Metis,” says Lopez, “as we share a commitment to provide every client with both sound advice and outstanding personal service.”

About Prager Metis CPAs, LLC

Headquartered in New York City, and with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Prager Metis CPAs, LLC, an affiliate of Prager Metis International, LLC, is one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting and advisory firms, offering a full range of accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and international services. Prager Metis is a Top 100 Accounting Firm.