Charles B Forrest, Mpa, Msc, Cfe Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Brooklyn, Ny

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of tax returns prepared by other tax preparers. Provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior tax preparers to enhance their skills and improve the quality of their work. Prepare complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns. Research and resolve complex tax issues and inquiries. Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide up-to-date advice. Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, clarify questions, and explain tax-related issues. Developed a comprehensive understanding of NYC's tax structure, identifying key issues and formulating tax policy recommendations for property taxes, personal income tax, tax credits, and targeted tax incentives.

New York, New York, United States

Conduct financial and performance audits of City agencies, including programs and activities funded by the City and private entities with City contracts, according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Evaluate systems of internal controls, management and operational efficiencies, and effectiveness. Conduct surveys and other research activities for audits, reviews, or special projects; verify the correctness of data and information. Develop and complete audit plans including the drafting of memos, letters, and reports that reflect audit activities and findings.

United States

Lecture undergraduate students in Accounting Information SystemDevelop and manage the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standardsPlan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignmentsGrade assigned papers, quizzes, and examsAssess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinationsReport student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student dataCollaborate with colleagues on the course curriculumAdvise students on how to be successful in classStay updated on innovations and changes within the Fraud Examination and Financial Forensic Field.

524 W 59Th St, New York, Ny 10019

Tutored students in Elementary and College Algebra and Accounting related courses.Tutored and assisted over 25 students per class in College Algebra to help in the mastery of their assignments and reinforced mathematical learning concepts. Designed and taught M.S Excel course (V-Lookup and Pivot Table) to help students prepare for internshipDistributed tests and teaching materials such as syllabi, test papers, and booklets to students. Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data through data mining to assess progress.

United States

Planned and conducted complex regulatory investigations to ensure compliance with municipal labor laws and identified violations of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws. Managed multiple ongoing cases and investigative projects at the same time. Obtained, analyzed, and preserved evidence, including employer leave policies, tax filings, payroll records, and other financial documents. Performed research using public sources, law enforcement databases, and other investigative tools. Interviewed complainants, employers, and witnesses by telephone and in person. Engaged directly with businesses and attorneys to obtain potential evidence and negotiate a resolution of the investigation. Prepared reports identifying violations uncovered during an investigation and containing recommendations for enforcement action. Drafted official document demands and settlement agreements that are enforced at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings’ Trial Division. Provided testimony at administrative hearings and in court proceedings.

83 Maiden Lane, New York, Ny 10038

Reconciled transactions by comparing and correcting data.Prepared monthly financial variance analysis and petty cash bank reconciliationImproved financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances and identifying trends.Reviewed general ledger transactions and corresponding supportBank Reconciliation

Jamaica

Examined and investigated various social/criminal issues for the continued improvement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and assisted in writing and amending new policies.

Jamaica

Prepared outstanding balances, accounts payable/receivable, invoices, budgeting.Lead the establishment of a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Accounts & Finance Department improving business processes, increasing revenues and reducing expenditures.Established tracking systems to solve recording & reporting problems when payments are received

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Inspection & Oversight - Forensic Accounting, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honorary SocietyInspection and oversight is essential to success in all organizations including.

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation, 4.0

EDUCATION John Jay College of Criminal Justice: The City University of New York New York, NY Master of Public Administration in Inspection.

Master'S Degree, Computer-Based Management Information System

Bachelor'S Degree, Management Studies - Accounting