Real Estate Accounting
Resume:
Nickolas E. Smith
*****.*********@*****.***
Washington, DC 20001
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor Candidate
Washington, DC May
2010
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Baton Rouge, LA
May 2002
Professional Certifications
. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Experience
Ernst & Young - Business Risk Services Consultant
October 2005 - June 2007
Atlanta, GA
Duties:
. Developed compliance strategies for Sarbanes-Oxley, FASB, and SEC
regulatory issues, focusing on key industry-specific risk factors for
multiple high-profile clients;
. Observed and consulted with accounting personnel to ensure
transactions were recorded in accordance with GAAP, SEC, and FASB
requirements;
. Managed and reviewed work of staff auditors and prepared final audit
reports for executive management.
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. - Internal Auditor
June 2002 - May 2005
New Orleans, LA/Memphis, TN
Duties:
. Assessed and reviewed compliance with regulatory requirements,
financial accounting policies and auditing standards to ensure assets
were adequately safeguarded and accurately reported;
. Provided advisory and consulting services to promote the efficient and
effective use of company assets;
. Planned and conducted quarterly control testing to monitor compliance
with established company procedures and federal and state regulations.
Internships
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom -Summer Associate
May 2008 - August 2008
New York, NY
Duties:
. Completed complex research tasks in the Tax, White Collar Crime, and
Real Estate practice areas;
. Assisted in drafting a Stock Purchase Agreement, a Hotel/Casino
Operating Agreement, Not-For-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption
documents, and an IRS Ruling Request Letter.
Weatherford International Ltd. - Legal Compliance Clerk
May 2009 - July 2009 Washington, DC
Duties:
. Assisted in the implementation and monitoring of a global compliance
program by preparing training materials for FCPA, Anti-Money
Laundering (AML) and trade embargo related issues;
. Performed due diligence reviews on prospective business partners and
compiled research on the anti-bribery and corruption laws of "high-
risk" countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, and Indonesia.
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