Corning Pearson

Corning Pearson is an experienced tax professional currently serving as the Director of Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory at Cherry Bekaert since October 2025. Prior roles include Director of Tax Credits and Incentives at Herbein + Company, and Director positions at Cherry Bekaert, where responsibilities included managing Research and Development Tax Credit studies, developing firmwide compliance processes, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. With extensive experience at firms such as Advanta Tax Advisors, RSM US LLP, EY, Grant Thornton, and PwC, Corning Pearson has demonstrated a strong track record in managing tax credit studies, providing significant cash flow benefits to clients, and representing clients before tax authorities. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics Management from Ohio Wesleyan University.