WTAS Promotes Dynamic & Experienced SALT Director

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonny Ankrah was recently promoted to Managing Director for WTAS Philadelphia after five years of service in the State & Local Tax Services Group.  Sonny joined WTAS in 2005 as a Manager and was promoted to Director in 2007.  

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Sonny has extensive tax compliance and consulting experience providing services for clients in the areas of state income/franchise, multi-state practice and procedure, gross receipts taxes and tax credits and incentives.  His vast experience is complimented by the variety of industries he continues to serve including financial services, retail, manufacturing and real estate.

"Sonny's expertise continues to be a great resource for our State & Local Tax practice since the inception of our local office in 2005," said Charles Chubb, the firm's Office Managing Director for the Philadelphia office.

Ankrah is affiliated with the New Jersey State Bar Association, United States District for the District of New Jersey and the American Bar Association.   He has also been a guest speaker on state tax matters for the Tax Executives Institute.

"Sonny is a true asset to the growth and success of the State & Local Tax practice.  He adds capability and depth with his experience and our clients will benefit from his knowledge and expertise," commented WTAS CEO, Mark Vorsatz.

Ankrah is the one of ten Directors promoted at WTAS in January 2010.

For additional information about Sonny Ankrah or WTAS, contact Megan Williams or visit www.wtas.com.

About WTAS

WTAS is one of the largest independent tax firms in the United States, providing a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services to individual and corporate clients across the country.  The firm is comprised of over 500 personnel located in fourteen major cities and encompasses top advisors with previous experience in the international accounting firms, law firms, the IRS, and state taxing authorities.  Our advisors hold multiple professional credentials and have depth in a wide range of capabilities allowing us to provide clients with comprehensive, integrated solutions.

WTAS has offices serving Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Greenwich, Harrisburg, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York City, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.

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