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Bernard, Partner, Co-Leader, Washington National Tax Services
Tax
Assignment: Develop and coordinate PwC's opinions concerning matters of tax policy.
Where: Washington, D.C.
Working on the Hill
"Before joining PwC, I was on the Joint Committee on Taxation of the U.S. Congress from 1967 to 1981, and the Chief of Staff from 1977 to 1981. We provided nonpartisan analysis and advice to Congress on tax policy issues and tax legislation."
Spice of life
"Here, no two days are the same. There are so many different things in the practice that make it exciting and challenging every day. Issues that deal with clients from all over the firm. You can take the tax information you've learned in one area and apply it in so many others."
From the ground up
"We built a highly successful, national practice. The key is surrounding yourself with the right people. We went out and recruited outstanding people with multi-disciplinary backgrounds: attorneys, accountants, economists and others.
Along the way
"I've met so many interesting people. Over the years, there have been so many Chairmen of the Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee and Treasury Secretaries. In fact, we have a former Chairman of the Ways and Means working here. He was a member of Congress for 30 years and has been a tremendous resource for us."
Sharing the knowledge
"I'm an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Tax Program at Georgetown University Law School, and have lectured on taxation at Catholic University Law School. I'm also a frequent speaker at various institutes, conferences and meetings focusing on current developments in tax matters."
Less is more
"I remember Justice Brandeis saying you'll get more work done in 11 months a year than 12. You need to take time off for yourself to regenerate the batteries, and you need to be with your family. If you have quality time with your family, you'll be a better professional. I strongly encourage people to take their vacation time."
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