Brian Mueller, MAcc, EA, CPA

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1 Brian Mueller, MAcc, EA, CPA Tax Partner - U.S. & International Taxation bmueller@mueller2020.com Summary Brian Mueller, MAcc, EA, CPA - Master's of Accounting (MAcc) - Enrolled Agent (EA) (Federal License) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Texas State License) Profile Self-driven, experienced multilingual CPA and dynamic team leader with specialized knowledge on complex U.S. and International Taxation issues, niche expertise on advanced IRS matters, and sophisticated Practice Management skills. Areas of Practice and Expertise - Tax Compliance & Advisory Services: Tax preparation, forensic analysis, review, and advanced planning for Individuals (Federal, State, and International Taxation: Expatriates and Non-Residents), Fiduciaries (Trusts and Estates), Corporations (C-Corps and S-Corps), Flow-through entities (Partnerships: LLPs, LPs; Limited Liability Companies: LLCs, PLLCs), Governmental Taxation (Local and State Sales and Use Tax, Texas Franchise Tax, Payroll Tax) - Tax Litigation & Controversy: Federal (IRS), State (All 50 States), and International (FATCA/FBAR/OVDP/Off-Shore Disclosure) Representation and Resolution, Kovel Accountant, Federal and State Audits & Examinations, IRS & State Settlements, Offers In Compromise (OIC), Installment Agreements (IA), Currently Non Collectible Status (CNC), Penalty Abatements, IRS & State Correspondence, Notices, and Memos - Financial & Managerial Accounting: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial Statement preparation, review, forensic examination, and ratio analysis. - Practice Management and Business Development: Relentless student and researcher of the U.S. and International Tax Preparation, Tax Litigation, and Tax Controversy industries, with a strict focus on client service, billing and profitability, business development and client acquisition, efficiency of operations, effectiveness of processes and procedures, quality controls, and timely delivery of services.

2 Professional Experience Tax Partner at Mueller 2020, LLC & Mueller CPA, PLLC January Present MBA Accounting Professor at Concordia University Texas January Present (2 years 1 month) Tax Partner at Five Stone Tax Advisers, LLC & Krueger Mueller Rinn, LLC CPAs November December 2015 (5 years 1 month) Professional Organizations Currently serving as Chair, Director, Member-at-Large Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) - Board Member at Large, Austin Chapter - Leaders Emerging in the Accounting Profession (LEAP) Chair, Austin Chapter - Diversity & Inclusion Committee Chair, Austin Chapter - Austin Chapter TSCPA Scholarship Committee Board Member, Austin Chapter - Diversity Task Force Statewide Board Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Academic Affiliations - Austin Community College Accounting Advisory Board Board Member - Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Phi Beta Lambda Future Business Leaders of America Publications Research Publications Seminars CPE Classes Speeches Other Appearances 2015 Captive Architects Expert Witness Testimony Helps End 18 Month Shareholder Dispute Involving Captive Insurance. Featured on a Yahoo! Finance article pertaining to an expert witness case where tax and accounting testimony was rendered via deposition. Austin, TX. December, New CPA Swearing-In Ceremony. Served and volunteered as usher to the new licensed CPA swearin ceremony, hosted biannually by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Austin, TX. December, 2015.

3 "Revenue Recognition Update: A Big Picture Analysis from a Tax Standpoint." Presented a onehour seminar for CPAs and other corporate accountants in the IT and related fields, as part of the annual, national Revenue Recognition Update Conference at the AT&T Convention Center, University of Texas at Austin. Austin, TX. October, ACC Panel: Critical Issues that CPAs Face Today Appeared as a special guest speaker for a four- CPA panel discussion before a business communication class at Austin Community College. Austin, TX. October "International Tax Basics: What CPAs Need to Know" Presented a one-hour seminar for CPAs, Tax Attorneys, and EAs before the Austin Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA), as part of the Sunrise Continuing Professional Education (CPE) series. Austin, TX. October, Becoming a CPA - Making Partner: A transition from staff to senior, from senior to manager, from manager to partner Appeared as a special guest speaker for the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), Austin Community College chapter. Austin, TX. September, I m MDC Campaign. Featured as the face of Miami Dade College s Successful Alumni advertising campaign, for the second time. Appeared on the Miami Herald, Nuevo Herald, and Diario de Las Americas. Miami, FL. August/September, Areas of Concern for Your Next Expatriate Tax Returns Published article on filing requirements and complexities surrounding the tax ramifications for American taxpayers living abroad. Austin, TX. April, Innovation Norway: International Taxation for Norwegian Start-Ups in Texas Presented seminar for Scandinavian Oil and Gas and High-Tech companies, held at the Royal Norwegian Consulate. Houston, TX. March, TSCPA s Rising Stars Featured as the Cover Story of Today s CPA, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) Texas statewide publication. September-October, Big Differences in Tax Test Featured on KVUE News as part of their 2012 Tax season story. Austin, TX. March, I m MDC Campaign. Featured as the face of Miami Dade College s Successful Alumni advertising campaign Issues Affecting Recent Graduates and Emerging Professionals Guest Speaker at the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) Annual Accounting Education conference. Austin, TX. Nov., 2010.

4 Executive Compensation: Public Outrage, SEC Requirements, and How the Accounting Profession Can Help American Accounting Association (AAA) - Southwest Region March 4, 2010 Mueller Receives Bette Williams Scholarship Featured on Directions, St. Edward s University School of Management and Business quarterly business journal. Austin, TX. January, CPA Stardom Featured on Directions, St. Edward s University School of Management and Business quarterly business journal. Austin, TX. January, Honors and Awards Honors Achievements Awards Accolades - Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Rising Star, TX Statewide CPA Award Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Bette Williams CPA Scholarship Recipient Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Austin Chapter CFE Scholarship Recipient Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Austin Chapter CPA Scholarship Dean s List, St. Edward s University , 2009, 2009, 2009, 2010, Dean s List, Miami Dade College , 2006, Honors College Graduate, Miami Dade College National Dean s List Award International Scholar Laureate Award Collegiate All-American Scholar Award by United States Achievement Academy , Who s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 2006 Languages English Spanish Italian (Proficient: Speaks, Reads) Portuguese (Proficient: Speaks, Reads) Russian (Limited Proficiency: Minor Speaking) (Native or bilingual proficiency) (Native or bilingual proficiency) (Limited working proficiency) (Limited working proficiency) (Elementary proficiency)

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