Accounting Sales

ERIN SCHWARZ

**** ** ****** *******, *** Jose, CA 95126

757-***-**** ************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Deloitte Tax LLP August 2007 – April 2009

Tax Consultant San Jose, CA

Prepared and reviewed Federal and State, Corporate and Partnership tax returns, estimates and extensions

Prepared, reviewed and audited net income, income tax expense, other income statement forecasts, tax

accounts, and supporting workpapers for Financial Accounting and Reporting Income Tax purposes and

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Tax Positions (FAS 109, FIN 48 and FIN 18), for public and private

clients

Researched various tax issues using the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations, CCH, BNA (tax research

engines) and other resources

Drove collaboration with international colleagues to ensure timely completion of projects within budget

Interfaced with clients to gather information, discuss issues, and answer questions

Select Client Engagements:

Prepared pro forma tax forecasts for various consulting projects, which helped identify potential tax cash

savings of $2.2 million for an Online Networking Client (including Research and Development Credit and

Sales and Use Apportionment Studies)

Tested accuracy and viability of Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Model (FAS123R) for an SEC

client with backdating issues and tender offer implications by creating an independent model using audit

selection samples

Conducted a high-level change in ownership analysis to determine the value of Net Operating Loss

Carryforwards of a target acquisition company (IRC 382 study)

Niwao & Roberts, CPAs, a P.C. May - August 2005, 2006

Tax Intern Wailuku, HI

Prepared individual income tax returns and partnership tax extension requests

Researched various Federal Income Tax, Hawaii General Excise Tax, and County of Maui Real Property Tax

Issues

Performed routine bookkeeping for professional service firm clients

EDUCATION:

The College of William and Mary August 2003 - May 2007

Bachelor of Business Administration Williamsburg, VA

Accounting Major with Concentration in Finance, Minor in East Asian Studies

Major GPA – 3.62, Overall GPA – 3.42

Awards: Navigant Consulting Competition, 2nd place (2006 & 2007)

Activities: Hapa Club (President 2006-2007, Secretary 2005-2006), Finance Academy Member (2004-2007),

Gibbs Accounting Society Member (2005-2007), Chi Omega Sorority (2003-2007), William & Mary

Cheerleader (2004-2005)

Standardized Test Scores: Awarded National Merit Letter of Commendation (SAT: 1480/1600)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• 2008-present Currently in the process of sitting for the CPA exam (passed two of four parts)

LEADERSHIP:

• 2008-2009 Deloitte Networking Committee - Organized networking activities at company to increase

office morale and promote interaction between tax groups

• 2008-2009 Deloitte Tax “Buddy”- supported recruitment initiatives and helped transition new staff

• 2007-2008 Toastmasters- VP of Education; VP Membership & PR; helped expand membership by 30%

SERVICE:

• 2009 TaxAid- Prepared individual income tax returns for individuals in low-income tax brackets

• 2008 Junior Achievement- Taught kindergarten students basic accounting skills

• 2007 United Way Campaign- Helped manage office campaign to raise awareness and increase

donations

• 1999-2007 Special Olympics Swimming Instructor

PERSONAL:

• Fifteen years international living experience in Singapore, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Namibia and New Zealand

• Completed several long-distance running races (including marathons, half-marathons, and 199 mile relay run)

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