Management Accounting

SAURIN DESAI

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Ph: 949-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

California State University, Fullerton, CA December 2007

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting Undergraduate GPA: 3.1

Active Member of California State University Fullerton Accounting Society since August 2006 – December 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

Corinthian Colleges, Inc, Santa Ana, CA Nov-10 - Present

Internal Auditor

Performing regulatory compliance and SOX audits of processes and report results to

management.

Performing testing and documentation of key processes and controls in compliance with the

Internal audit plan and SOX Section 404.

Conducting testing performed in compliance with Accreditation and other regulatory

requirements.

Assisting in analyzing deficiencies to determine significance at the consolidated level,

identify mitigating controls and/or calculate maximum financial impact.

Conducting Sarbanes-Oxley Hotline investigations, attorney work product assignments and

fraud investigations.

Assisting in developing Audit programs for special reviews, operational audits etc.

Lindquist CPAs, LLP, Brea, CA Jan. 08- Feb.10

Audit / Tax Associate

Conducted audit tests for complex financial statement accounts and prepared appropriate audit

workpapers

Assisted in preparation of financial statements and management letters

Participated in pre-audit planning for engagements, reviewed and documented accounting systems,

operating procedures, and systems of internal control and worked extensively on FAS 157

Prepared not-for-profit tax returns including 5500, 990, & LM-2 for high priority clients under

significant time restrictions

Conducted research on various tax issues and demonstrated an understanding of relevant tax laws for

employee benefit plans, labor organizations, and not-for-profit entities

Attended professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

EXPER IENCE DUR I NG EDUCAT ION

Tuttle-Click Automotive Group, Inc., Lake Forest, CA May 07-

Dec. 07

Internal Audit Intern

Assisted in performing financial and operational audits of dealerships and

subsidiaries

Performed preliminary bank reconciliations using general ledgers and bank

statements for various departments of the company

Worked with senior management and assist them in preparing monthly sales

analysis

Prepared final audit reports covering scope of audit, audit findings and

recommendations

Worked extensively with Reynolds & Reynolds DMS, an automotive dealership

management system

S KILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007

Accounting Software(s) – SAP, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Quicken, ProSystem

fx Engagement /Tax & Timberline

Passed CPA exams and CISA exam

ACT IV I T I ES

Active Member of Sports Club Interclub Council (SCICC) since August 2006 – December 2007

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