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Education
Saint Louis University
Master of Science in Accounting, May 2007
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Summa Cum Laude, December 2004
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Certificate, Pierre Laclede Honors College
Relevant Experience
Tax Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (Upcoming) July 2007
Tax Accounting Intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers June 2006 - August 2006
- Assisted in business structure analysis, preparing various flowcharts using Microsoft Visio as needed
- Analyzed and calculated WIC pools for stock option analysis and tax deduction preparation for a large partnership preparing to go public
- Computed tax basis for selected partners for a large public corporation with over 5,000 partners and over $1 billion dollars in net outstanding assets
- Researched client tax implications with large business asset additions, especially the purchasing of airplanes
- Analyzed client portfolio data with various financial ratios, additionally preparing individual, estate, and gift tax returns and work-papers for these clients
- Researched and prepared a PowerPoint presentation for a director, providing an analysis of this 2005 tax changes for individuals and tips for wealth planning
- Completed week-long in-house tax skills training seminar in
- Participated in Disney Institute’s Leadership Training Conference,
Tax Accounting Intern, Baird, Kurtz & Dobson (BKD) Dec. 2005 - April 2006
- Prepared all types of tax returns including individual, state, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns
- Contributed to team projects for large clients, participating in and organized meetings to resolve client issues
- Researched and prepared summary memos for clients involving complex tax issues in order to aid in efficient wealth planning
- Organized and prepared tax work-papers, calling client directly to assist in resolving outstanding inconsistencies
Corporate Accounting Intern, The DESCO Group April 2005 - Dec. 2005
- Filled Accounts Payable Clerk position for vacations and illnesses, processing approximately four hundred invoices weekly
- Reconciled fifty million dollar project construction in progress balance from general ledger software to construction accounting software
- Aided processing of regular monthly accounts receivable activities, identifying correct
- Communicated at executive board meetings regarding status of reconciliation projects
- Entered journal entries pertaining to approximately sixty properties
- Analyzed and reconciled variances for consolidated financial statements with parent entity, Schnucks Markets, Inc.
Tax Accounting Intern, Shapiro, Flom & Co., LLC Jan. - April 2005
- Prepared compilation and review work papers for small to medium size clients, including multiple-entity corporations
- Processed and prepared all types of tax returns including individual, corporate, trust, partnership, and multi-state tax returns
- Analyzed and reported on financial situations through CCH database to assist clients in tax and personal financial planning matters
- Contributed to team projects related to audit engagements by thoroughly testing all company accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Performed bookkeeping, market research, and clerical duties using basic accounting principles as assigned
Becker CPA Campus Rep,
- Promoted and marketed benefits offered to accounting majors through investing in the Becker/Conviser review course for the CPA exam by oncampus presentations
- Sponsored a campus speech at Beta Alpha Psi regarding the new computer based CPA exam with the Becker Marketing Coordinator
- Kept campus bulletin boards up to date with current promotional materials
- Answered questions and directed interested individuals to the proper information sources
Honors
Dean’s List 2000-Present
National Dean’s List 2003-2005
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2004
Activities
· Tax Preparer, Internal Revenue Service VITA Program
· Vice-President of Committees, Beta Alpha Psi,
· Reporting Secretary, Beta Alpha Psi
· Chair, Commencement Committee, Beta Alpha Psi
· Member, Accounting Club
· Member, International Business Club
· Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
· Volunteer, March-of-Dimes
· Fostering Volunteer, Greyhound Companions of Missouri
· Teaching Intern, Lyon Education Exchange Program, Lyon, France
· Vocal Performer, University Chorale
Associations
SLU Graduate Business Student Association, 2005-Present
Beta Alpha Psi, National Accounting Honors Fraternity, 2004-Present
Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society, 2004-Present
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, 2004-Present
American Society of Women Accountants, 2004-Present
Alpha Mu Gamma, Foreign Languages Honor Society, 2004-Present
Golden Key International Honor Society, 2002-Present
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2003-Present
Pierre Laclede Honors College Association, 2001-2004
Scholarships & Awards
Robert Schuchardt Accounting Scholarship, 2004-2005
Accounting Alumni Scholarship, 2004-2005
Institute for Internal Auditors’ Scholarship, 2004-2005
Becker Conviser CPA Review Scholarship, 2004-2005
Anheuser Busch Employees Scholarship, 2003-2004
Frederick J. Fausz Academic Achievement Award, 2003-2004
Honors College Summer Travel Program Scholarship, 2003
Center for International Studies, Study Abroad Scholarship, 2003
Pierre Laclede Honors College Award for Excellence in Writing, 2003
Pierre Laclede Honors College Stipend, 2001-2004
Friends of Dudley R. Grove Scholarship, 2001-2004
Written Publications
“Religious Experience, Pluralistic Knowledge & William James.” Episteme. Denison University.
Vol. XIV, Sept.2003.
“Can Dewey Be Done Today? – An Essay in Educational Philosophy.” Bellerive. UM-St. Louis Pierre Laclede Honors College. 2003.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Visio
Lotus Notes
Management Reports International (MRI)
Microsoft Access
BudgeTrac Construction Accounting
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Asset Keeper
GoSystem Audit
Peachtree
JD Edwards Accounting
Quicken
Creative Solutions Accounting
TurboTax
Lacerte Tax
Microsoft Money
Proystems FX Tax
TaxWise E-Filing
BNA Fixed Assets
TValue
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