• Perform financial audits to ensure that financial statements are fairly presented through substantive testing such as audits of working papers, journal entries and account balances.• Test compliance and internal controls to ensure effectiveness. • Propose adjusting journal entries, as well as discuss audit findings and issues with clients.• Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures for clients.• Increase efficiency of audits through use of alternative testing in order to come in under budget.• Audit various industries including logistics, healthcare, education, construction, dealers, and manufacturing.• Audits public and private companies, state and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. • Supervise multiple staff per engagement, providing training, answering questions, and review of work and performance.• Planned and managed resources for timely completion of audits.

Gaining real world experience through helping low income families with the preparation of their tax returns (35 completed returns)

Fall semester 2011, Business Organization and Management for Professor Terry R. LoweCoordinated and monitored classroom activities; graded variety of assignments; prepared handouts; answered student questions and inquiries.