Tara Fisher, CPA
Tara Fisher has been practicing international tax for more than 20 years. Her professional background includes working for the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation, the national tax practice of PwC and American University in Washington D.C. During her time with Congress, Tara worked on the Senate Finance Committee's investigation of Enron Corporation and helped draft tax policies that were later adopted as part of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. She also assisted the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with the ratification of bilateral income tax treaties, including conventions with the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. While working for PwC, Tara was stationed abroad in London, where she advised European companies investing in the United States. Tara is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Pennsylvania and Virginia. She also holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Virginia.
Education
- University of Virginia
- BA
- MA
Credentials
- CPA
Teaching & instruction
What do you love about Becker?
"It's an opportunity to engage with current material in a flexible and fulfilling way."
What would you tell an accounting student today?
"Accounting is a career that provides endless opportunities. My career has included working abroad in London, working on Capital Hill in Washington DC, and working as professor on two different college campuses. It's a career that has given me an opportunity to pivot many times and allowed me to match my professional goals with the priorities in my personal life. I love it!"
Becker fun fact
"My career in international tax has fostered a love for travel. I've been to nearly every continent, and my favorite destination is London."