Fernando Barraza is a Principal of BeachFleischman and International Tax Practice Leader. Fernando has worked in public accounting since 2007, and he is a dynamic and proficient business consultant who delivers results across multiple industries. He leads projects involving domestic and international business structure set-up, cross-border structuring, foreign expansion planning, tax treaty analysis, foreign tax credit planning, as well as IC-DISC entity structuring, compliance and planning. He prepares, coordinates and reviews complex tax provision engagements in accordance with ASC 740 and compliance with international standards. Fernando is a flexible CPA who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving laws, processes and technology. He is a recognized leader and mentor with the ability to manage large teams. Fernando is also fluent in English and Spanish.
Areas of Specialty
- Corporate and Pass-through Entity Tax Planning and Compliance
- Estates and Trusts
- High Net-Worth Tax Planning and Wealth Transfer Planning
- IC-DISC Entity Structuring, Compliance and Planning
- Individual Tax Planning and Compliance
- International Business Structure Planning, Cross-Border Structuring and Foreign Expansion Planning
- International Tax Compliance
- Tax Treaty Analysis and Foreign Tax Credit Planning
Industry Experience
- Cross-Border Structuring, Foreign Expansion Planning, Tax Treaty Analysis and Foreign Tax Maximization
Credit planning - Income Tax Treaty Analysis and Claiming Beneficial Income Tax Treaty Positions
- International (Inbound and Outbound Transactions)
- Manufacturing
- Section 962 Election Planning
- Subpart F and GILTI Income Planning
Education
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
- University of Arizona, Master of Accounting
Professional Associations and Activities
Community Associations and Activities
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, Past Board Member and Treasurer
- Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Past Board Member and Treasurer
- Global Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Greater Tucson Leadership, Class of 2016
- Los Charros Del Desierto, Member
- Scarritt Foundation, Board Member and Treasurer
- Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Member
- Tucson Young Tax Professionals, Past Board Member