A former U.S. E&Y partner, Robert Coplan, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a $2 billion scheme creating tax shelters for wealthy clients from 1998 to 2006.

On top of the sentence, Mr. Coplan was ordered to pay a $75,000 fine and peform 120 hours of community service, half of which must be counseling of tax professionals about his experiences.

An appeal is planned.