Manager Accounting

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF

MICHELE DUSHKIN

S UMMARY

- Excellent decision maker and problem solver, can reach the heart of complicated issues

- Manager of multiple engagements, ensure scope, project and budget deadlines

- Develop computer applications to assist in analysis and presentation of financial evidence

- Technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Quickbooks and PC Law and exploring other programs

- Communicate expert opinion through written, oral or graphic information

- Train staff by developing forensic and litigation support work programs

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIE NCE

Dushkin + Jennings 2005-

Provide forensic accounting, business valuations, litigation support and tax services to high net worth clients.

Prepare valuation reports, research and conduct forensic examinations for economic damages, divorces, partnership

breakups and minority shareholder disputes and business acquisitions.

Perform funds flow tracings, analyses of financial statements including trends and ratios, preparation of business valuation

reports, cash flow analyses and expert witness testimony

Barson Group, 2002-2004

Manager of various levels of accountants with experience in valuation, research and forensic examinations for economic

damages, divorces, partnership breakups and minority shareholder disputes.

Developed clear and cohesive reports for submissions to clients, arbitrators, and judges.

Demonstrated strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to understand the financial systems of business clie nts:

developed an understanding of a company’s business and industry; analyzed data; identified material issues, and provided

sound recommendations.

Dushkin & Associates, 1990-2002

A full service firm with experience in accounting, auditing, tax, finance, and consulting. Involved in the implementation

and review of accounting procedures, general ledger systems, provide analysis of expenses, preparation of budgets, setup

internal control procedures, cash flow analyses, tax returns and compilation reports.

An increasing emphasis in all aspects of litigation support- tracing of assets and liabilities, valuing of businesses and

professional interests, assistance in settlement conferences and tax planning, preparation of economic damages analysis,

appearances in court and at depositions.

Clients included business owners, physicians, lawyers, and individuals -with special emphasis on restaurants and the

medical, dental and legal professions.

Designed and tailored many forensic and damage models and forms in Excel and Access, to be used in divorce, forensic

cases and valuations.

1987-1990 M.L.Dushkin, CPA (Sole Proprietor)

1985-1987 Hoyman Oswalt and Kirk, CPA, 1985-1987

1984-1985 Geller Ragan James Oppenhiemer and Creel, CPA, 1984-1985

1979-1983 Middlesex County Department of Housing and Economic Development, 1979-1983.

DUSHKIN + JENNINGS, 871 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 TELEPHONE: 973-***-****

E DUCATION

Rutgers, the State University, Newark, NJ

Master of Business Administration, 12 credits

Rutgers, the State University, Newark, NJ

Master of Public Administration

Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

Bachelor of Arts Degree

C ERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey and Florida

P ROFESSIONAL EDUCATI ON

Certified Fraud Examiners

NJSCPA Advanced Divorced Taxation

NJSCPA Matrimonial Accounting

American Institute of Business Appraisers, Valuation of Closely Held Businesses

AICPA Valuations of Closely Held Businesses

American Society of Appraisers, Principals of Valuation Methodology

AICPA Valuing Businesses and Professional Practices

NJSCPA Advanced Forensic Techniques for Accountants

NJSCPA Litigation Support/Business Valuation Conference

DUSHKIN + JENNINGS, 871 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 TELEPHONE: 973-***-****

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