Cheng Lu

CURRENT ROLE
Cheng specializes in tax consulting and conducts research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for a variety of clients including tier 1 and tier 2 automotive suppliers, and software startup companies.  
Additionally, Cheng often helps his clients navigate and comply with the new §174 capitalization and amortization of R&E expenses.  

SERVICE AREAS
• Research & development tax credits 
• Tax treatment of §174 expenses 
• Accounting methods and periods 
• Tax consulting 

EXPERIENCE 
Cheng has experience in both public and private sectors. He began his public accounting career in 2011 with KPMG. Prior to joining Rehmann in 2016, he worked as a tax analyst at a multinational publicly traded manufacturing company with annual revenue of over $1 billion. 

A CLOSER LOOK 
• Cheng’s expertise with R&D tax credit and tax treatment of R&E expenses under the new section 174 tax laws has allowed him to become a firm resource in the area, often presenting during internal trainings and webinars. 
• Dedicated to his continuing education, Cheng is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. 

EDUCATION
Walsh College - MS, taxation 
Michigan State University - BA, accounting