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Biography
Expertise Summary Dom Cocco (BCom 1983) spent 38 years in public accounting, 5 years with a predecessor of KPMG, then 33 years at BDO Canada, as a trusted advisor to business owners & managers, specializing in international tax, particularly Canada-U.S., Canada-UK, Canada-Australia & Canada-Europe cross-border tax planning, along with expatriate taxation. His client base included medium- to large-sized Canadian private companies, mid-sized Canadian public companies, foreign-owned multinational companies & private equity funds. Dom advised on both inbound & outbound investment and taxation - that is, foreign nationals investing/selling into Canada and Canadians investing/selling abroad. He has presented case studies on e-commerce vendors facing international tax issues, written articles, and presented on various international tax and supply chain topics. Dom retired in 2021 and is keen to engage as a volunteer with McMaster. 1. He is currently involved as a Forge mentor (tax & business specialist) 2. He has participated in the past with DSB Alumni Coffee Breaks 3. He has a keen interest in Student Accessibility Services (his son, Nick Cocco (BSC 2022 Major: Environmental Science) was well supported by SAS during his time at McMaster Professional Designations & Education • CPA.CA, Ontario (1985) • CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course (1988) • Numerous tax and business courses delivered via CPA Canada, International Fiscal Association and Canadian Tax Foundation • Bachelor of Commerce, McMaster University (1983) Professional Affiliations • Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
What Companies and What Challenges?
My knowledge is in accounting & taxes, it is not industry specific. I have more knowledge of private corporations than public ones.
Network
I have contacts in the accounting/tax world in Europe, USA, Australia. Can also connect to most any country thru my former employer BDO Canada LLP.