JAMES E. DURST

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Qualification Summary

Proven technical expertise in accounting standards & practices, directing

multiple on-going financial & operational audits, internal control

evaluations, SEC Forms 10K, 10Q & S-1 filings, XBRL compliance &

reporting, financial data analysis, investment valuations, tax reporting &

representation, hiring, training, supervising, budgeting and scheduling

as a CPA in public practice.

Accomplished and proven abilities in analyzing financial operations &

reports, maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of monthly financial reports

(including ad hoc reports), daily and month-end general ledger activity

(including bank account and balance sheet reconciliations);

researching discrepancies and preparing complex journal

entries; forecasting and reporting for multiple debt facilities and

compliance. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and loan servicing

software programs including SQL based accounting systems. Proficient with

Excel 2003 & 2007, Word and Powerpoint.

Professional Experience

XBRL Technician /Analyst [Rivet

Software] Present

Responsible for creating and modifying client XBRL compliant SEC filings

using the Crossfire Financial Reporting platform in accordance with SEC

requirements and industry best practices including research & application

of the Edgar Filing Manual requirements and GAAP & FASB pronouncements.

Senior Accountant/Analyst [Megastar Financial

Corp] February, 2009 to April 30, 2010

. Performed accounting, analysis and reconciliation of complex revenue

recognition and portfolio balances.

. Direct involvement for resolution of funding and purchase issues with

internal departments and credit facility personnel including liaison

with Post Closing department in resolving FHA/VA endorsement payment

issues

. Direct involvement in monthly consolidated and branch financial report

preparation and variance analyses.

. Key role in treasury wiring & revision of FHA/VA electronic payment

procedures eliminating duplicate payments and directed in-house loan

servicing and collection activity

. Participated in forecasting & analyzing multiple warehouse line

capacity requirements

. Received performance bonus compensation

Regional Manager [Lighthouse Commercial Mortgage]

October, 2007 to January, 2009

Directed and managed commercial lending opportunities including creating

complex cash flow analyses (actual & pro forma basis), credit risk

assessments, forecast modeling, financial statement technical reviews,

business development and market and economic research.

Sole Practitioner & Enrolled Agent

June, 1992 to October, 2007

. Provided accounting, financial statement preparation, tax filing &

complex tax matter (tax audit representation) services including

asset valuation services

. Prepared budget and forecast modeling for business planning and

operational efficiency

Partner [Ashby, Armstrong, Jackson &

Durst, CPA] November 1988 to June 1992

. Supervisory responsibility for client accounting services and managed

firm's tax services for individual corporate & partnership tax filings

including complex tax matter services (tax audit and tax court

representation)

. Direct responsibility for non-governmental audit engagements.

. Audit partner ( co-auditors with Deloitte & Touche) for 1990-1991

Denver International Airport audit engagement

Principal/Owner [Durst &

Company, CPA] March 1979 to November, 1988

. Direct responsibility for financial and operational audit engagements

for credit union, wholesale distribution, investment companies,

securities brokerages and retail entities

. Established and managed client accounting services, tax filing &

complex matters (tax audit & tax court representation) services

including asset valuation services

. Direct responsibility for ensuring GAAP & FASB technical expertise &

compliance for financial audits & SEC filings.

Audit Supervisor [Ernst & Young, CPA - Houston & Denver

Offices] January 1974 to March 1979

. Direct engagement and planning responsibility for financial and

operational audit engagements for banking, wholesale distribution,

manufacturing, finance companies, agriculture and oil and gas entities

. Provided technical expertise for GAAP & FASB compliance and Form 10K &

10Q filings.

. Key role in revising audit functions & procedures for firm's Consumer

Finance company audit engagements

Education & Certification

Certified Public Accountant Certification - August 1980 (Reinstatement

procurable)

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting: Lamar University,

(Beaumont, Texas)

Associate Arts: Journalism; Alvin Junior College, (Alvin, Texas)

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