Michael Carcone, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

-Reporting to the Manager, Accounting & Finance and working alongside a team of four staff to provide day-to-day management of the financial reporting operations of YMCA and YMFCA, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end and quarter-end close.-Prepare monthly GST/HST/QST indirect tax return filings for YMCA and YMFCA.-Research, resolve accounting issues and prepare accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP for Corporate Management.-Analyze budget to actual expenditures and… Show more -Reporting to the Manager, Accounting & Finance and working alongside a team of four staff to provide day-to-day management of the financial reporting operations of YMCA and YMFCA, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end and quarter-end close.-Prepare monthly GST/HST/QST indirect tax return filings for YMCA and YMFCA.-Research, resolve accounting issues and prepare accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP for Corporate Management.-Analyze budget to actual expenditures and monitor the financial results of YMCA and YMFCA.-Assist with the financial treasury process of YMCA and YMFCA including monitoring the accounts payable and receivable to ensure sufficient cash flow funding and liaison with financial institutions.-Coordination of the quarterly and annual external financial audits and indirect corporate tax audits.-Establish and implement internal controls over financial reporting and conduct and perform the internal audits of YMCA and YMFCA.-Oversee the financial capital expenditures and financial leases of YMCA and YMFCA. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

-Managing and coaching an audit team of 3-4 staff on large public clients.-Performing the audit procedures over higher-risk areas of the audit such as Revenue, WIP, Inventory, Provisions and JE Testing.-Creating and sustaining strong relationships with clients through assuring that audit and other services provided are delivered professionally, ethically, efficiently and with a high degree of transparency.-Collaborating with multiple component audit teams as well as specialized… Show more -Managing and coaching an audit team of 3-4 staff on large public clients.-Performing the audit procedures over higher-risk areas of the audit such as Revenue, WIP, Inventory, Provisions and JE Testing.-Creating and sustaining strong relationships with clients through assuring that audit and other services provided are delivered professionally, ethically, efficiently and with a high degree of transparency.-Collaborating with multiple component audit teams as well as specialized teams (including Tax and Valuation teams) in order to gain assurance over all necessary areas of an audit.-Facilitating the process for budgeting and forecasting of hours charged to the audit engagements I work on as well as providing analysis for areas which may be over/under-budget for the project.-Presenting the planning, execution and conclusion phases of the audit to senior and executive management including communicating the results of our procedures and any findings that may be significant to our audit opinion, the client, shareholders and any other stakeholders. Show less

Toronto

- Develop strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills established by ensuring that all audit procedures are carried out effectively and proficiently. Specifically by coaching staff of equal and lower levels to ensure that work performed is reflective of EY’s exemplary reputation.- Working mainly on large public clients in Retail or Construction industries, most of which are subject to abide by SOX regulations and require integrated audits of the financial statements. Many… Show more - Develop strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills established by ensuring that all audit procedures are carried out effectively and proficiently. Specifically by coaching staff of equal and lower levels to ensure that work performed is reflective of EY’s exemplary reputation.- Working mainly on large public clients in Retail or Construction industries, most of which are subject to abide by SOX regulations and require integrated audits of the financial statements. Many of these client audits are also subject to PCAOB Inspection and/or are SEC Registrants which therefore require a higher level of proficiency and detailed audit work.- Collaborate with EY employees, including other teams, seniors, managers, and partners to ensure all client services are rendered properly and professionally. Specifically worked with the Senior Manager on one large public client to help monitor and evaluate the engagement economics in terms of actual hours charged compared to budgeted hours for the engagement.- Enhance the reputation of my audit team and EY through every interaction with clients or the local community by demonstrating professionalism and integrity in my work.- Substantiate client assurance of the proper handling and safety of their information via effective, professional adherence of regular corporate and legal processes.- Maintain positive relationships with clients throughout every engagement effectively substantiating EY’s brand. Show less

- Assist clients with various banking needs, making their Scotiabank experience as comfortable and carefree as possible.- Submit important reports to bank manager about client information and client referrals.- Substantiate client assurance of the proper handling and safety of their assets via effective adherence of regular corporate and legal processes.- Coordinate with all Scotiabank employees including other tellers, PBOs, bank managers, and financial advisory consultants to… Show more - Assist clients with various banking needs, making their Scotiabank experience as comfortable and carefree as possible.- Submit important reports to bank manager about client information and client referrals.- Substantiate client assurance of the proper handling and safety of their assets via effective adherence of regular corporate and legal processes.- Coordinate with all Scotiabank employees including other tellers, PBOs, bank managers, and financial advisory consultants to ensure all client needs are appropriately accommodated.- Sustain good relationships with clients; live by the phrase “Good business is for the office, great business becomes a lifestyle.” Show less

- Received an award for top new employee of the year for my exceptional work ethic, punctuality, and ability to motivate other employees to work hard and continually raise the standard of great customer service at the golf course.- Entrusted to successfully train new employees in only my second season employed at the golf course because of my passionate demeanor for the job.- Strong team player that assisted new workers in urgent situations in the absence of management, even when I was… Show more - Received an award for top new employee of the year for my exceptional work ethic, punctuality, and ability to motivate other employees to work hard and continually raise the standard of great customer service at the golf course.- Entrusted to successfully train new employees in only my second season employed at the golf course because of my passionate demeanor for the job.- Strong team player that assisted new workers in urgent situations in the absence of management, even when I was not scheduled to work.- Collaborated with senior management to perform tasks beyond my regular duties such as small construction jobs. Show less

Cpa, Ca

Obtained CPA, CA Designation through CPA Ontario in 2018

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting Specialist

Activities and Societies: Various Accounting Case Competitions and Workshops