SUPREET KAUR SIDHU, CA
***, *** *** ****** **, Calgary, AB, T2P 1A4. Cell: 403-***-****. E-mail:
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EDUCATION
Chartered Accountancy
May 2010- March 2013
CA School of Business
. Passed the 2012 Uniform Evaluation (UFE)
. Finished Practical Experience requirements in March 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting (2010)
September 2008- April 2010
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
. Graduated with Distinction- GPA 3.6/4.0
. Student Peer Assistance Transfer Bursary, 2008
. Center of International students and study abroad scholarship, 2009
Bachelor of Commerce, Transfer Program
September 2006- April 2008
Red Deer College
. President's Honour Roll, 2007-2008
. Red Deer College Continuing Student Academic Excellence Award, 2007
. Certificate of Recognition for outstanding commitment to learning at
Red Deer college, 2008
. Outstanding student award, 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior- (Audit and Assurance)
September 2010- Present
Deloitte, Calgary
. Audited IFRS and US GAAP financial statements for client's in Oil and
Gas, Railway and Seismic company
. Assisted on review, substantive audit, ICFR audits and prospectus
filing engagements
. Compliance checking - assessed whether companies were operating within
the rules and regulations dictated by the Company's Act and the
Security Exchange Regulation
. Continued working knowledge in areas of IFRS adoption, IFRS and US
GAAP financial statement compliance and presentation and disclosure,
review financial statements and technical research in public
accounting reporting
. Performed risk assessment particular to clients in relation to the
market and the clients internal environment specifically planning for
CSOX audits, analysing management's internal control framework and
control assessment
. Supervised and managed teams with up to seven team members
. Established and managed relationships with client personnel through
the audit process by participating in client meetings, handling
technical and ICFR questions from client and project management for an
efficient audit
. Prepared and reviewed management recommendations and business best
practices reports to increase the quality of client's financial
reporting
. Worked with various specialists such as valuation experts, IT and
systems specialists, tax specialists and forensic specialists through
the audit risk assessment, planning and execution stage
Accounts Receivable and Collections assistant
May 2010- August 2010
International Fitness Holdings
. Assisted in collections and preparation of aged A/R reports.
. Worked with external collectors, managers to determine strategic plans
to increase collections
and decrease receivables balances.
Accounting and Research Intern
January 2010- April 2010
Haskayne school of Business
. Assisted professors on accounting research projects conducted by the
Accounting department.
Supplemental Learning Facilitator
September 2007 - April 2008
Red Deer College, Red Deer
. Facilitated learning of introductory calculus math students. Rendered
expertise and assisted students in competitively understanding and
solving problems in the course material through group work
VOUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
September 2010- December 2012
Junior Achievement Program, Calgary
. Volunteered in teaching the Dollar for Sense program facilitated by
Junior Achievement for grade 5-6
Volunteer Tax preparer
February 2009- April 2009
University of Calgary
. Volunteered in the 2009 Tax filing program at U of C, e- filed taxes
for university students using the UFile program. Training provided by
Canada Revenue Agency
SKILLS
Strong communication skills
. Participated in preparation of audit committee and management
communication and reports
. Conducted and coordinated meeting with client personnel from
supervisory role to executive officers
Teamwork qualities
. Strong interpersonal skills as member on various audit engagements and
volunteer programs with team members from various backgrounds
Technical Analytical skills
. Participate in financial statement review engagements, analyzing
financial information and preparing
. Participate in preparing US GAAP and IFRS technical presentations for
training sessions
Organizational skills and time management
. Performed effective and efficient project management of large audit
clients including simultaneously managing more than one audit and
review engagements
. Scored a GPA of 3.92 while working for 20 hours a week and
volunteering 7 hours a week
Computer Skills
. Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
INTERESTS
. Enjoy painting, Rangoli (decorative Indian art), pottery and
photography
. Passionate about cooking, baking; aspire to open a coffee and bake
shop