Ying Lee

About

Ying Lee was born in a refugee camp in Thailand after the Vietnam War, then came to the US in 1980, settling in Toledo, Ohio. He initially started college at the University of Toledo as a pharmacy major but switched course after two years, transferring to Michigan State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Accounting. He joined Deloitte in Detroit shortly after college and pursued an M.B.A. at Walsh College while working full-time. Ying serves in the Accountancy Advisory Board at Miami University.

Ying started as an associate in the tax group working as a generalist, gaining broad exposure to all areas of tax. He then transferred to Deloitte’s state and local tax group. In 2010, he relocated to Cincinnati, where he currently resides, leaving Deloitte as a managing director to join Grant Thornton as a partner in the state and local tax practice. In his current role, Ying advises companies on multistate tax planning strategies aimed at minimizing state and local tax liabilities, resolving tax controversies, performing M&A due diligence reviews, and assisting with complex state and local tax issues.

“I enjoy my role, as it allows me to interact and develop strong relationships with my clients which includes tax managers, VPs of tax, controllers, CFOs, and CEOs.  Furthermore, I’m able to work with a great team, from staff to senior manager, throughout the country, whom I’m able to develop to become future leaders.”

Why I Serve on the AAG

"I enjoy this profession. Serving on the AAG allows me to give back to the continued advancement of the accounting profession."

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