ATIQ MEHTA
*** ********* **, *** ********, NY ***18 Phone: 347-***-**** Email:
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
. Possess strong interest in Accounting; currently pursuing my
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (CPA Qualifying) and Business
Management and Finance.
. Focus of interest Audit, Banking, Finance, Tax, Assurance and Business
Consultancy.
. Memberships include NABA (National Association of Black Accountant),
ASCEND-Pan Asian Society, Brooklyn College Accounting Society, AICPA
(American Institute for Certified Public Accountants).
. Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance, Business Analysts, QuickBooks,
Peachtree, QS1 system and Tax Wise
. Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access).
. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and phone skills with a
proven track record of handling several projects at once and meeting
all deadlines
. Fluent in Urdu / Hindi, Intermediate in Arabic and knowledge of basic
French.
EDUCATION
Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (CPA Track)
Bachelors of Science in Business Management and Finance
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Individual and Corporate Taxation Accounting Information System
Auditing
Advanced Accounting Business Law
Statistics
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
New York City Food Bank
Brooklyn, NY
Volunteer Tax Preparer
November 2011 - April2012
. Certified by IRS to file taxes such as Local and State taxes for low
income families.
. Provide excellent customer service by answering tax related inquiries
from clients.
. Gather all clients information regarding their financial status as
well as their tax forms such as 1099's and W2's.
. Learned how to file amendments and itemized deduction
Small Business Center at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Accountant/Bookkeeper/Consultant
June 2011 - August 2011
. Assisted clients with their expenses, financial statements and in
creating their financial plans.
. Provided assistance to clients in implementing the new business ideas
and improve upon the marketing strategies.
. Guided clients regarding proper procedures to obtain permits.
Brooklyn College VITA Program
Brooklyn, NY
Tax Preparer
November 2010 - April 2011
. Served as Tax Preparer for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
program.
. Processed over 150 New York State and Local Tax Returns
. Intermediate tax preparer certified by the IRS.
. Audited all the tax returns that were filed to see if everything was
processed correctly.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rite Aid
Brooklyn, NY
Pharmacy Technician
January 2010 - July 2010
. Input and maintain customer prescription database on a
daily basis.
. Assisted customers with prescriptions and purchases in
addition to handle a high volume of
Phone traffic regularly.
U.S. National Real Estate
Brooklyn, NY
Front Desk Reception
June 2003 - October 2007
. Promoted Open Houses via invitation mailings, posters, website and
cold calling campaigns.
. Updated and maintained client and employee accounts database.
. Assisted customers with their inquiries and drafted thank
you letters for their business.