Cheng Lu, CPA, MST
Senior Manger, Advisory and Tax Services
Location
Troy, MI
248.952.5000
Education
Walsh College
MS, taxation
Michigan State University
BA, accounting
“We put our clients first and are always looking for ways to identify tax saving opportunities and add value to their businesses.”
Current Role
Cheng specializes in tax consulting and conducts research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for a variety of clients including tier 1 and tier 2 automotive suppliers, and software startup companies.
Additionally, Cheng often helps his clients navigate and comply with the new §174 capitalization and amortization of R&E expenses.
Service Areas
- Research & development tax credits
- Tax treatment of §174 expenses
- Accounting methods and periods
- Tax consulting
Experience
Cheng has experience in both public and private sectors. He began his public accounting career in 2011 with KPMG. Prior to joining Rehmann in 2016, he worked as a tax analyst at a multinational publicly traded manufacturing company with annual revenue of over $1 billion.
A Closer Look
- Cheng’s expertise with R&D tax credit and tax treatment of R&E expenses under the new section 174 tax laws has allowed him to become a firm resource in the area, often presenting during internal trainings and webinars.
- Dedicated to his continuing education, Cheng is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
- Cheng actively serves his community as both the treasurer and a board member of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC).
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