Robert T. Wentland

Rob began his professional career with a global accounting firm, where he held various positions, including partner.

Representative Engagement Experiences

Tax Controversy

• Provided expert accounting and consulting services to U.S. taxpayers petitioning for the re-determination of proposed adjustments or pursuing the refund of tax overpayments. Notable tax controversy trials in which Rob has participated or provided testimony include:
  • Facebook v. Commissioner, T.C. Docket No. 21959-16
  • The Coca-Cola Company v. Commissioner, 155 T.C. No. 10 (2020)
  • Amazon v. Commissioner, 148 T.C. 108 (2017), affirmed 934 F.3d 976 (9th Cir. 2019)
  • Veritas v. Commissioner, Opinion 133 T.C. 297 (2009)
  • Compaq v. Commissioner, Opinion 78 T.C.M. 20 (1999)
  • Seagate v. Commissioner, Opinion 102 T.C. 149 (1994)
  • Perkin-Elmer v. Commissioner, Opinion 66 T.C.M. 634 (1993)
• Prepared accounting analyses to support international taxpayers’ transfer pricing documentation compliance requirements.

U.S. Government and Internal Accounting Investigations

• Provided forensic accounting services to international companies undergoing internal accounting investigations.
• Provided accounting consulting services to publicly-held companies undergoing U.S. Government investigations.
• Rob’s findings in internal and U.S. Government accounting investigations have contributed to the stoppage of U.S. Government inquiries and the recanting of alleged fraud schemes.

Class Action Litigation

• Provided exposure analysis, class certification, and damages support to defendants involved in class/collective action disputes.

Telecommunications Litigation and Regulatory Support

• Supported Regional Bell Operating Companies, inter-exchange carriers, wireless carriers, and international data providers in complex commercial litigation, Federal Communications Commission rulemaking, regulatory compliance, and accounting department operations improvement.