Randall Barrus, a partner at Baker Tilly with more than twenty years of experience, works with clients to address their tax and business advisory needs. Randy has advised clients in a wide range of industries, including real estate, renewable energy, financial services, and information technology. Prior to joining Baker Tilly in January of 2005, Randy spent more than eleven years with the federal practice of a global accounting firm, including a rotation with the firm’s national practice.
Experience
- Has significant experience advising companies on federal and state matters, including accounting methods, debt workout planning, structuring transactions and reorganizations, acquisition and disposition planning, partnership tax planning, compensation related tax matters, and representing clients in front of the IRS and other tax authorities
- Regularly consults on international tax matters, including “in bound” and “out bound” tax structuring and related US tax filing requirements
- Assists engagement teams in technical matters and quality assurance, as well as assisting with the professional development and training of the firm’s tax practice professionals
- Oversees the firms REIT tax practice and provides tax consulting, compliance, and structuring services to private and public REITs
- Has lectured for the Tax Executives Institute (TEI), Maryland chapter of the Building Industry Association (MDBIA), and NAREC, and has written for the Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- National Association of Real Estate Companies, Tax Committee Co-Chair
- National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Masters of Accountancy
