Academic Degrees: The College of Management Academic Studies, Israel, Accounting and Business Management, B.A. Sha'arei Mishpat College of Law, Israel, Law, LL.B.
Additional Professional Certifications:
Lawyer.
Positions:
Hagi Elmekiesse, CPA began his professional career as company unit inspector at the Israel Tax Authority's Ramla tax assessment office. Within his capacity as inspector, he handled and engaged in auditing for tax purposes for both companies and individuals. At the end of 2000 CPA Elmekiesse was appointed by the Israeli Income Tax Commissioner as a member of the committee for the examination and recommendation in relation to the establishment of an international tax unit, and later was elected to be one of its founders and policy makers. During this period he was involved in various internal taxation issues, including the issuance of advanced tax agreements (pre-rulings), the managing of tax assessments associated with various international tax issues and the absorption of work methods related to the international business arena in the Unit and in the different tax assessment offices. In addition, he has played a professional role in the enactment process of the Israeli tax reform of 2003, which dramatically changed the domestic tax system. In 2004, CPA Elmekiesse turned to the private sector while joining the Artzi & Hiba Tax Solutions firm. As an International Tax Partner (since 2006), he leads the firm's International Tax Department.