Robert Ford

Managing Director, Tax, BTS - AMCS

KPMG in the U.S.

Robert has worked at KPMG since July of 2006. He is currently a Tax Managing Director helping to lead the Accounting Methods and Credits (AMCS) Group in KPMG’s Southeast practice. In 2011, Robert finished an 18 month rotation with the Income Tax and Accounting Group of KPMG’s Washington National Tax Practice.

Professional and industry experience

In his current role, Robert advises clients on issues that arise with regards to accounting methods and credits.  His experience includes identifying and leading projects surrounding:

  • Tax planning opportunities related to tax reform concentrating on various accounting methods for income and expenses;
  • Fixed assets analysis and computations including recently helping companies to implement the Tangible Property Regulations;
  • The Research and Development Tax Credit including assisting clients with IRS audit defense; and
  • Inventory accounting methods, specifically assisting with the application of Section 263A and the tax LIFO accounting rules.

Robert has been working over the past several years to build KPMG’s Southeast AMCS practice with team members in Atlanta, Tampa and Charlotte.

Other activities

  • Robert has instructed KPMG national trainings on Technical Accounting Methods topics.
  • Robert is an actively involved University of Tennessee alumni and currently sits on an Accounting Department Roundtable and the Haslam Young Alumni Board.

Published articles

Robert has published numerous articles in The Tax Advisor.

  • Automotive
  • Non-food Retail
  • Retail
  • Specialty retailing

  • University of Tennessee – Bachelors of Science in Accounting

  • University of Tennessee – Masters of Accountancy

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • AICPA

  • TSCPA