Tax Executives Institute

🎉 A HUGE thank you to our incredible sponsors and contributors for making the 2025 TEI International Tax Student Case Competition a resounding success! 🙌 Your support empowers the next generation of in-house tax professionals, providing students with the opportunity to engage in real-world challenges, connect with industry leaders, and showcase their talents on a global stage. 🌍📊 We are deeply grateful for your commitment to education, innovation, and the future of the tax profession. 💼💡 👏 Thank you for investing in tomorrow's leaders — this competition wouldn’t be possible without you! Our Gala Sponsors, Baker McKenzie, Emmanuel Sala, Kalev Tamm, and Melinda Phelan and KPMG, Kelly Ng, Brad Rolph, and Michael J. O'Connor, CPA, CA. Our Breakfast Sponsor, EY, Gabriel Côté and Mathieu Roy Our Coffee Break Sponsor, Norton Rose Fulbright, Catherine Balogh Our Nightlife Sponsor, BDO, Christiane Eid, Katia Saad, CPA, CITP, CISA, MBA, CFE. Our Foosball Sponsor, Andersen, Simon Davari, Janelle Lalonde, CPA Our Host Sponsor, Gowling WLG, Laura Gheorghiu & Pierre Pilote Our Prize Money & Travel Sponsor, International Fiscal Association, Fabiola Annacondia Our Contributing Sponsors: DST Advisory Group Inc., Janet Schmidt McCarthy Tétrault, Dominic Bédard-Lapointe PwC, Julien Denault Thomson Reuters, Sina Gholamian, PhD Our Training & Research Tools Contributor, IBFD, Elisabeth de Faria #TEI #InternationalTax #FutureTaxLeaders #StudentSuccess #ThankYouSponsors #TaxEducation

✨ Giving Thanks to the Dream Team that made it all Happen!✨   We want to extend our deepest gratitude to this year’s International Tax Student Case Competition Steering Committee Members – Laura Gheorghiu, Erin Fuchs, CPA, and Lionel Nobre for their incredible contributions and hard work. A special thank you goes to the Chair of the Steering Committee, Josephine (Josie) Scalia, whose leadership, creativity, and passion for this initiative have guided the competition to new heights. Additionally, TEI’s Executive Director Pilar Mata, and Events Coordinator, Jentry W. added valuable guidance and support to round out the Dream Team! Lastly, a special thanks goes to Patrick Boyle , who served as both a speaker and judge. His thoughtful insights, expertise, and generosity of time greatly enriched the competition and added immense value for the students. This year’s International Tax Student Case Competition was a smashing success and behind the scenes, the Steering Committee and many others invested countless hours into planning, refining, and growing the event. Their work reflects a true passion for creating opportunities for students to learn, challenge themselves, and connect with leaders in the international tax field. Their commitment demonstrates the best of what it means to give back to the next generation of tax professionals. Thanks to the Committee’s efforts, the competition continues to grow — bringing together brilliant students, dedicated mentors, and an engaged community of tax professionals. We are proud of what has been accomplished and even more excited about what’s ahead.   👏 Thank you to everyone who made this year possible — your work has made a lasting impact! #ThankYou #TEI #InternationalTax #TaxCompetition #FutureTaxLeaders #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalGrowth #TaxCommunity #Collaboration #Inspiration #MakingAnImpact

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has responded to questions from TEI's Canadian Commodity Tax Committee, which were posed to the CRA at the TEI-CRA November, 19, 2024, liaison meeting. Read the responses here: https://lnkd.in/euu3hPVS

On July 25, 2025, TEI submitted additional comments on the proposed regulations for the corporate alternative minimum tax ("CAMT"). The Tax Reform Task Force, whose chair is Andreia Verissimo, in coordination with TEI Tax Counsel Kelly Madigan, spearheaded the comments. The letter reiterated several of TEI's prior comments on CAMT and included a new recommendation for an adjustment to AFSI for stock-based compensation. Read the comments here: https://lnkd.in/eZnZRdUe

As part of our sponsorship of the Tax Executives Institute's 2025 Annual Conference in San Francisco, Concentro is hosting a golf outing for tax executives on Sunday, October 26th at TPC Harding Park - the legendary course that has hosted the 2020 PGA Championship and other PGA Tour events. Join us for a relaxed round of golf and great conversations with fellow TEI members. Sign up and find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dn6sCeYV #TEI2025 #TaxExecutives #Networking #Concentro #Golf

🎉 Once again, congratulations to ALL the winners of the 2025 TEI International Tax Student Case Competition! 1st Place – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Students: Xian Aini, Meei Yunn Low, Chua Wenfei Jonas, and Brian Lee Mentors: WALTER KOLLIGS and Eugene Gay 2nd Place – University of Waterloo, Canada Students: Brandon Kim, Macey Warren, Michael Sasmito, and William Tung Mentors: Joy Wang and Philip F. K. Parkinson, Numerical 3rd Place – Liège University, Belgium Students: Cyrille Gilliard, Lena Hayen, Zeinab Cherry, and Ibrahim Diallo Mentors: Juan Carlos Rubio and Ana M. 4th Place (Honorable Mention) – Osgoode Hall, York University, Canada Students: Kyle Smyth, Alireza Mirshafiei Langari, Shruti Khurana, and Peeranat Wongbandit Mentors: Rashpal Brar, CPA and Brittany Forgues, Esq. LL.M. TEI’s International Tax Student Case Competition brought together students, mentors, and practitioners from around the world for hands-on experience in international tax. The program featured seminars on AI and technology’s impact on the profession, interactive workshops, and even a lively foosball kickoff — all culminating in a gala reception where students connected with mentors, judges, and peers. 👏 A big thank you to all the students, mentors, judges, sponsors, and participants who made this year’s competition a success. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for international tax were truly inspiring! #TEI #InternationalTax #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #TaxEducation

Registration is now open for TEI’s 2025 TechTAXcelerate: Unleashing the Future of Tax Technology webinar series, happening November 17–20, 2025! This third annual series features 12 sessions across two tracks—AI and General Tax—offering practical insights and tools to help tax professionals stay ahead in an evolving landscape. The AI Track dives into artificial intelligence for tax, covering governance, ethical deployment, and real-world applications of AI agents. The General Tax Track revisits crowd favorites, exploring tax data storytelling, automation sustainment, emerging technologies, and innovation leadership to build resilient, data-driven organizations. Held virtually via Zoom, sessions can be attended individually, by track, or as the full series. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain future-focused knowledge and position your organization for success in the era of transformative tax technology! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ed2w6atz

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 TEI International Tax Student Case Competition! Nanyang Technological University Singapore and their talented students Xian Aini, Meei Yunn Low, Jonas C., and Brian Lee impressed judges with their analytical skills and innovative solutions. Special recognition goes to their mentors, WALTER KOLLIGS and Eugene Gay, for their guidance throughout the competition. TEI’s International Tax Student Case Competition brought together students, mentors, and practitioners from around the world for three days of learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience in international tax – including seminars on AI and technology’s impact on the profession, workshops, and a lively foosball kickoff. The experience concluded with a gala reception where students connected with mentors, judges, and peers. 👏 A big thank you to all the students, mentors, judges, sponsors, and participants who made this year’s competition a success. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for international tax were truly inspiring! #TEI #InternationalTax #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #TaxEducation

Meet the Judges 👩⚖️👨⚖️ We were proud to host a distinguished panel of judges for this year’s TEI Case Competition—leaders in tax law, policy, and practice who have shaped the field from every angle. From former judges and top government officials to senior partners and global tax advisors, these were the minds students presented to. Swipe through to meet them 👉 #TEI #InternationalTax #StudentCompetition #FutureTaxLeaders #TaxExperts #Mentorship #GlobalTax #TaxProfessionals

🎓 Honoring the Mentors Behind the 2025 TEI International Student Tax Case Competition! This past weekend, 32 TEI members—senior international tax executives—mentored student teams from 16 universities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, with two mentors per school. Whether participating in person or remotely, these professionals shared their deep cross-border expertise to help students tackle complex, real-world tax challenges. Thank you to all our mentors for investing in the future of the profession! 👏 #TEI #InternationalTax #StudentCompetition #FutureTaxLeaders #Mentorship