Manager Software

Andrew Hall, MAAT, PA

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Tampa, Fl, 33615

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Registered Public Accountant with 14 years of Audit experience within CPA

firms, 8 years of which at Manager level in charge of over 350 audits for

various sectors including both Financial Audit, Single Audit (Not-for-

profit and HUD), Condominium Associations and Church Audits. Work

experience includes training and managing staff and also practice

development of internal controls and marketing for new clients.

MEMBERSHIPS

. Registered Public Accountant with National Society of Accountants

. Due to take Enrolled Agent Exam in July 2010

. Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor 2009

Hallmark Accountants, LLC, Brandon, FL 04/09 - Present

Consultant

- Several QuickBooks bookkeeping clients. Preparing 1120 and 1040 Tax

returns and assisting in the financial function for financing, budgeting

and forecast planning for private businesses around the area.

- Also several consultant audits including Gulf Coast Jewish Family

Services, several Church Audits, S.P.C.A of TampaBay, Harbourtowne

Condominium Association, Steinhatchee Landing HOA, Citiwalk HOA (Sarasota),

Meditech Medical Centers (6 location family medical).

ValienteHernandez P.A. (now LarsonAllen LLP), Tampa, FL 03/08 - 03/09

Senior (In-Charge) Auditor

In charge of the audit function for Governmental including Manatee County

(revenue over $billion) and several not-for-profit clients including HUD

and Yellow book single audit. Various for profit audit clients including

advertising and construction based clients. Preparing Clearing house

reports and also compilations and reviews for interim Financial Statements.

Yellow Book and Single Audit specialist for the firm through two busy

seasons

Accomplishments:

. Built client base through development of website and client e-letter

system. Implemented several control systems within the firm to

increase efficiency.

. Helped with the merger and the integration of data for our client base

to the new systems and process.

Software: Caseware Audit System, PPC e-tools, CCH Engagement, Excel,

Word and EasyAct.

Lyons & Co Chartered Accountants, Stockton, England 10/2005 - 02/2008

Audit Manager

- In charge of the audit function and also preparing high revenue company

Financial Statements.

- Instructing staff, reviewing work and help train efficient work and audit

compliance.

- Interviewing clients and finalizing Financial Statements and billing for

clients.

- Preparing draft tax computations for both individuals and corporate

entities.

Took time out to travel the US (Mainly Texas) 12/2003 - 06/2005

Mitchell Gordon Chartered Accountants, Darlington, England 3/2001-

12/2003

Senior Auditor

In-charge performing audits, from planning to completion, including tax

computations for both the company and the personal taxes for the directors.

Processing and filing forms for all aspects of Statutory Records

Planning future tax efficiency packages for companies and directors

including the basis and salary advantages, and inheritance tax for the

company officers. Capital gains tax planning. Personal consultation with

directors to develop proficient business plans. Production of sole trader

and partnership Financial Statements from incomplete records. Accounting

Practice Development through networking and observation of commercial

opportunities

Vantis Plc Chartered Accountants (top 13 in the UK), Hartlepool, England

10/2000 - 3/2001

Assistant Manager

Financial Statement preparation for corporations, sole proprietors, and

partnership statements, and present clients with anticipated taxes.

Interviewing potential and current clients, providing consultation and

presenting prospects for business planning

Compiling company Cash flow forecast, and tax planning corporate tax

returns

Manager of an eight person staff, providing personal training and approving

work prior to partner review

Produce weekly staff progress reports and performance reviews for partners

Managing allocation of work to staff

Creating and executing training courses focused on the unique expertise

and requirements of staff

King Hope & Co. Chartered Accountants, Darlington, England 9/1996 -

10/2000

Senior Accountant

Financial Statements preparation for companies, partnerships, and sole

proprietors.

Assisted with and prepared audits for large companies and groups of

companies, including large groups with revenues of $80 million or more.

Preparation of 1120 tax computations, allowable deductions, capital gains

including basis work, and Sales Tax returns. Client types include

construction contractors, lawyers, industrial shipping, property

investment, charity foundations, and farmers with revenue over $20 million.

Managing and advising CPA trainees, including supervising and approving

their work prior to partner review. Advised and implemented the

introduction of computer software to facilitate tax returns, increasing

efficiency and profits

DETAILED EXPERIENCE

- Internal Control Audits

- IT Audits

- Fraud Investigation

- Forensic Audits

- Consolidated Financial Statements

- Management Financial Statements reviews

- Non-profit organization financial statements

- Defending IRS investigations

- Journal entry corrections for clients' general ledger and bookkeeping

software

- Management review and supervising staff

- Reviewing accountancy practice to identify improvement areas and increase

profitability

SKILLS

- Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Lotus 123

- Various bookkeeping software knowledge including 10 years of assisting

clients with direct input.

- CS Accounts preparation, CS Ultra tax, CS Fixed Assets

- PTP Tax Return Software implementation and experience

- Sage Line 50,100 and SAP, Peachtree and IRIS Financial Statements

production.

- Caseware Audit System,

- CCH Engagement

- PPC e-tools,

- Easy Act software

EDUCATION

(2001) - Passed 12 of the 16 exams required for the Chartered Accountancy

Qualification also including the 3 years in public practice requirement

(daily log of work accepted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in

England and Wales)

(1999) - MAAT Certified - Equivalent to MBA in Accounting.

(1996) - Bachelor's Degree Earned with Honors from Newcastle University.

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