Mitul Desai
About Mitul Desai
Mitul Desai serves as the Director of Taxation at Descartes Systems Group, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in income tax provision, accounting for income tax under US GAAP and IFRS, and has extensive experience in tax planning and transfer pricing.
Work at Descartes Systems Group
Mitul Desai currently serves as the Director of Taxation at Descartes Systems Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees taxation strategies and compliance for the organization. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager Tax at Descartes from 2013 to 2021, where he managed various tax-related functions. His tenure at Descartes has contributed to the company's tax planning and compliance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Mitul Desai studied at South Gujarat University, where he earned a Master of Commerce and an LLB from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by studying at AICPA, achieving the CPA designation in Montana. His expertise includes income tax provision, accounting for income tax under US GAAP and IFRS, tax planning, and transfer pricing.
Background
Before joining Descartes Systems Group, Mitul Desai worked at Martinrea International as a Tax Specialist from 2007 to 2013 in the Toronto, Canada Area. His experience includes handling purchase accounting, audit defense, and indirect tax matters. He has also dealt with information returns and has extensive experience managing tax issues across multiple countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, and Brazil.
Achievements
Mitul Desai has a solid track record in taxation, particularly in income tax provision and compliance. His work has involved significant contributions to tax planning and transfer pricing strategies. His experience spans various international tax matters, reflecting his capability in managing complex tax environments.