Alan Burnham, Cpa, Cgma Email & Phone Number

Pacific Islands & Louisiana, U.S.A.

Senior Manager for International CPA Firms and Controller for Foreign Governments

Chuuk, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Created an office on Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, to provide compliance and quality control oversight for U.S. funding provided to the Chuuk State Government..o Recruited, trained and managed local staff to become effective quality assurance accountants.o Developed and implemented policies that improved efficiency of government procurement and financial operations.o Implemented significant Improvements for accountability and management of $30,000,000 in U.S. funding provided annually.o Emphasized capacity building for office staff and all government employees

Yap, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Managed all accounting, financial and cash control activities of Pacific Island public utilities corporation.o Supervised daily activities of seven Micronesian accountants working for Controller’s Department and provided daily on the job training.o Prepared a new electric power rate schedule needed to continue island power services on main island and outlying islands.o Coordinated Federal Emergency Management Agency activities for utility after a major typhoon.

Honolulu, Hi

o Interviewed potential financial planning clients, gathered and analyzed data for financial plans, developed planning ideas and prepared initial financial plans.

Pago Pago, American Samoa

o Managed daily activities of 25 Samoan accountants in accounts payable, travel, disbursing, revenue and payroll sections.o Managed daily cash and banking activities in coordination with Treasurer and Federal Grants Manager.o Prepared U.S. Government cost reimbursement project that increased annual cash flow by more than $2,000,000.

Pohnpei, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Designed and implemented a computer based perpetual inventory and project costing system as part of the privatization of a Pacific island public utility.o Developed accounting polices and procedures for new systems.o Recruited and trained Micronesian accountants to operate and maintain systems.

Pohnpei, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Supervised and trained Micronesian accounting staff on daily basis in required accounting procedures and operation of computer based accounting systems.o Controlled cash management, disbursements, receipts for sales in Japanese markets, currency exchange differences, fixed asset accounting including fishing vessels purchased and donated by Japanese Government and other related activities.o Developed and implemented a payroll system for 200 employees and expanded existing computer based accounting system to accommodate increased business activity for base operations and joint ventures on remote islands.o Supervised preparation of financial statements and ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for year end outside audit.o Managed an international team of United Nations CPAs and Chartered Accountants assigned to project.

Pohnpei, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Advised CEO concerning financial, accounting and internal control matters of start-up fisheries business.o Selected initial computer based accounting software and designed accounting system for long-line fishing business.o Developed and implemented financial and accounting policies and procedures. o Recruited and trained a Micronesian accountant to become Controller.

Chuuk, Federated States Of Micronesia

o Advised Chuuk State Governor and Director of Finance on state financial and accounting matters including cash management, U.S. Government funding and deficit reduction.o Assisted Micronesian accountants on all accounting matters and problem resolution.o Formulated specific actions that reduced financial deficit by more than $10 million.o Recruited and trained a Filipina CPA to maintain improvements.

Knoxville, Tenessee

o Organized a new tax department in Knoxville office of CPA firm.o Implemented new tax laws for firm clients.o Supervised, scheduled and trained tax personnel.

New Orleans, Louisiana

o Performed income tax consultation and planning for key clients of CPA firm.o Reviewed related tax returns and tax research projects for individuals, small businesses, financial institutions and corporate groups.

Shreveport, Louisiana

o Supervised team of Senior Tax Accountants performing individual and business tax planning and compliance engagements.o Supervised and scheduled engagements, developed fees, billed and collected.

Bacelor'S Degree (B.S.B.A), Accounting And Finance

Graduated with honors

Bachelor’S Degree, Geography & History

Certificate Of Completion, Personal Financial Planning

Cfp Certification Exam (Passed), Personal Financial Planning