Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (“HPG”), a Triangle-based CPA firm serving the financial management needs of local, multistate, and international businesses, as well as their owners, announces the addition of Michael Arena as leader of its transfer pricing practice.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join HPG’s international team,” says Heather Dean, HPG Partner and Executive Committee Member. “Combining his years of experience in the area of transfer pricing with the Firm’s depth of knowledge serving international clients, we greatly enhance our ability to service this industry segment and continue to grow the Firm’s international practice.”

Michael joined HPG from PwC where he provided transfer pricing services to clients ranging from mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. He has also been a frequent instructor on transfer pricing matters for tax and transfer pricing professionals, tax attorneys, and foreign tax authorities. In addition to a degree in Finance from Georgetown University, Michael received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri.

HPG’s international practice serves clients in jurisdictions all over the world, providing proactive solutions to ensure that their inbound or outbound plans efficiently lay a foundation to reach success.