Phillip Lyell, Cpa
About Phillip Lyell, Cpa
Phillip Lyell, CPA, is an Income Tax Manager at Epicor in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in tax accounting and financial reporting.
Income Tax Manager at Epicor
Phillip Lyell currently serves as the Income Tax Manager at Epicor, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, he is responsible for managing the interim and year-end domestic provision process for income tax financial reporting under ASC 740. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in the preparation and review of income tax-related financial statement disclosures and footnotes in compliance with US GAAP and other standards.
Previous Roles at Epicor
Before his current role, Phillip Lyell worked as a Senior Tax Accountant at Epicor from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the implementation of a tax planning strategy that generated $20 million in value for the company. He also assisted in the implementation of reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions for both income tax compliance and financial reporting purposes.
Experience at Cherry Bekaert LLP
Phillip Lyell's professional journey includes a role as a Senior Tax Accountant at Cherry Bekaert LLP from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities involved reviewing domestic Federal and State income tax returns to ensure completeness and accuracy. Cherry Bekaert LLP had acquired Flieller, Kruger, Skelton & Plyler PLLC, where Phillip contributed significantly during his tenure.
Early Career in Taxation
Phillip Lyell began his career in taxation as a Federal Tax Intern at Grant Thornton LLP (US) in 2016, working for 11 months in Houston, Texas. His earlier work experience includes a position as an Academic Tutor at Kumon North America, Inc., where he worked from 2011 to 2015, splitting his time between Houston and Austin, Texas. These roles provided a strong foundation for his subsequent career in tax accounting.
Educational Background in Taxation and Economics
Phillip Lyell holds a Masters in Professional Accounting, specializing in Taxation, from The University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Business Administration from the same university. His academic qualifications have equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in his roles in the field of taxation.