Michael Lin
About Michael Lin
Michael Lin is a Senior Tax Accountant with extensive experience in various industries, including oil and gas, medical devices, gaming, and hospitality. He holds multiple degrees in business and accounting and has specialized knowledge in tax provision processes and international tax forms.
Work at Bodycote
Michael Lin has been employed at Bodycote as a Senior Tax Accountant since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing tax provision processes and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. His expertise includes handling complex international tax forms and managing transfer pricing, which are critical components of the company's tax strategy.
Previous Experience in Tax Accounting
Prior to his current position, Michael Lin held several roles in tax accounting across various companies. He worked as a Tax Accountant II at Kinetic Concepts from 2012 to 2013 and served as a Tax Consultant II at Deloitte from 2008 to 2009. His experience also includes positions at Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Paradigm, where he contributed to tax accounting functions in the gaming and medical device industries.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lin holds a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems and International Business from Baylor University. He furthered his education at the University of St. Thomas (TX), where he earned both an M.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. with a focus on Finance, Accounting, and Marketing. His educational background supports his specialization in tax provision processes and tax technology.
Diverse Industry Experience
Michael Lin has accumulated diverse industry experience throughout his career, working in sectors such as oil and gas, medical devices, gaming, and hospitality. This varied background has equipped him with a broad understanding of the tax implications and requirements specific to each industry, enhancing his ability to manage complex tax issues.
Specialization in Tax Provision Processes
Michael Lin specializes in tax provision processes, including ASC740 / FAS109, FIN48, and FIN18. His proficiency extends to managing complex international tax forms, such as Form 5471, 8858, 8865, 1042, and 1120F. Additionally, he has expertise in tax technology implementation, particularly with OneSource Tax Provision (TaxStream) and CORPTAX AGP.