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Shawn R Kothe
Education
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Management
Masters of Accounting and Financial Management
Completed as of April 2010
3.83 G.P.A.
2006-2007 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
Bachelors of Business Administration
Area of Concentration : Accounting
G.P.A 3.5, Major G.P.A 3.828
Dean's List during entire Duration
2003-2007 Monroe County Community College Monroe, MI
Associates of Applied Science
Area of Concentration : Accounting
G.P.A 3.443, Major G.P.A 3.769
Experience
2008-Present CHWC, PLLC, CPA Monroe, MI
Public Accountant
Evaluate, document, and test internal controls and determine
corrective actions and best practices appropriate to management's
strategic plan and current business climate
Compile unassembled data for the creation of financial reports and
related schedules
Analytically review the relationships of various account balance
relationships
Develop and maintain relationships with Senior-level Management
Correct Client's end of year books and prepare corresponding tax
return
Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
Independently manage 22 audits/reviews for governmental, school, and
not-for-profit organizations
Ensure tasks are completed within given timeframes by creating the
most efficient and effective methods to accomplish the tasks
2007-2008 Monroe Bank & Trust Monroe, MI
Staff Auditor
Evaluate internal controls and determine corrective actions and best
practices appropriate to management's strategic plan and current
business climate
Compile unassembled data for the creation of assigned reports
Compile and analyze the audit department's time accounting reporting
Complete, compiles, and/or collects the information to be presented to
the Audit Committee
Provide assistance to external auditors and complete requested testing
Complete independent testing of key controls as identified by
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements
Conduct annual independent Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses review
Complete annual independent Asset Liability model forecasting review
Complete independent analysis and comparisons for Related Party
Transactions
Develop and maintain relationships with Senior-level Management
2004-2005 SK and Sons Pressure Washing Lambertville, MI
Bookkeeper/Owner
Recording and Posting of transactions to the General Ledger
Processing of Account Receivables
Processing of Accounts Payables while maintaining a healthy cash flow
2001-2002 United States Army Ft. Lewis, WA
Infantryman
Serve and Protect
Additional Information
Currently Pursuing CPA certification.
Related Coursework
Continuing professional education in a variety school, governmental,
and tax topics
Computer Skills
Microsoft Excel, extremely proficient user
Quickbooks
Creative Solutions
Windows 98, 2000, XP
ACL Data Mining Software
RIA Checkpoint suite
Ultra Tax software
ITI Application- Navigator and Director