Baker Tilly Expands International Tax Services Team
Keith Kettering joins firm as tax partner

May 17, 2011

Southfield, MI — Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly is pleased to announce the addition of Keith Kettering, CPA, as a tax services partner. Kettering specializes in providing international, federal, and state tax consulting and compliance services to large, multi-national companies in various industries.

As a former tax partner at Ernst & Young, LLP, Kettering’s international experience and technical expertise was utilized to lead the tax services for several significant clients across the firm.

“We are very excited to have Keith join the firm," Alan Whitman, market leader for the Detroit region, said. “His understanding of the Detroit marketplace and experience working with global service teams will be instrumental in enhancing our client services and attracting new talent to Baker Tilly. 

Keith’s experience building and leading global tax practices will benefit Baker Tilly tremendously as we continue to expand our footprint in Michigan."

More than 30 years of Big 4 public accounting experience including several key leadership and client service roles helps Kettering understand the challenges companies face with respect to operating in both tumultuous and thriving business environments. He is committed to helping clients operate successfully by finding practical solutions to their business issues.

The extensive knowledge he has gained working within global markets enables him to define and refine comprehensive strategies, capitalize on local and international tax opportunities, and find practical solutions to day-to-day tax challenges.

Kettering holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.  

With staff totaling more than 1,350, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance, and consulting services. Ranked as the 16th largest* firm in the country, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., and throughout Wisconsin.

The company is the exclusive Baker Tilly-branded firm in the US, which reflects its commitment to meet the ever-changing global needs of its clients.

Baker Tilly International is a worldwide network of 150 high quality, independent accounting and business advisory firms in 120 countries, with more than 25,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

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*According to Accounting Today’s 2011 list of "Top 100 Firms."