Helen Cho Townsend, Cpa
About Helen Cho Townsend, Cpa
Helen Cho Townsend is a CPA and Product Tax Analyst at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2020. She holds multiple degrees in Accounting Information Management and Information Technology Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Helen Cho Townsend serves as a Product Tax Analyst at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on tax-related product analysis, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her experience at Thomson Reuters spans over a decade, during which she has taken on various roles that have contributed to her expertise in tax analysis and compliance.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before her current role, Townsend worked at Thomson Reuters in several capacities. She served as a Senior Tax Analyst from 2015 to 2020, where she managed complex tax-related projects. Prior to that, she was a Business Systems Analyst from 2010 to 2015, contributing to the development and implementation of tax systems. Her earlier role at Thomson Reuters was as a Tax Return E-file Compliance Tester, which she held for three months in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Helen Cho Townsend holds a Master’s degree in Accounting Information Management from The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management. She also earned a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management from the same institution. Additionally, she has a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both accounting and technology.
Internship Experience at KPMG LLP
In 2009, Townsend completed a three-month internship at KPMG LLP as part of the International Executive Services (IES) Tax team. This experience allowed her to gain practical insights into international tax regulations and compliance, further enhancing her skills in the tax domain.