Accounting Technical Support

Donald Howorth

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Calgary, Alberta T2V 4N6

Phone: 403-***-****

Cell: 403-***-****

E-Mail: **********@*******.***

Summary

An accomplished and highly organized Accountant with extensive professional experience and transferable skills from various industries. Dedicated to achieving high standards in a position as an Accountant using skills in the planning and delivery of property accounting, record keeping and land practices within the petroleum industry. Strong ability to communicate and liaise with all organizational levels to maximize workflow and efficiency.

Highlights

Communicate effectively with business owners, personal tax clients, colleagues on a daily basis by actively listening and problem solving.

Ensuring strong relationships and repeat business.

Identify client issues and quickly implement steps to resolve their problems. principles.

Accomplishments

Experienced in establishing relationships with farming communities regarding agricultural business, purchasing of materials and equipment, rental of land, and sale of products.

Understand land resources, land administration, land and agricultural management systems, legal rights, acquisition of land, petroleum fundamentals and specialized land and petroleum terminology.

Contract Documentation

Pride and professionalism taken in Financial Statement Preparation according to GAAP and IFRS Ensuring compliance with Federal and Provincial regulated filing procedures and forms showing high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Understand land titles and Crown land record systems, third-party agreements, surface leases and right-of-way agreements, and functions of the various regulatory agencies.

Study of Directive 56 and a member of CAPLA will transpose my skills as an accountant. Understand the documentation associated with contract administration, freehold and Crown mineral leases, notices, caveats, transfers, assignments and continuations.

Regulatory Knowledge Clear understanding of WCB, Canadian Payroll and Personal/Corporate Income Tax preparation. Use and Practice of GAAP rules and regulations.

Understand joint operating agreements and industry procedures such as farm-outs, royalties and assignments. Current with changing government regulations and applicable legislation.

Studied Directive 56 and the Petroleum industry land

Experience

January 1992 to April 2013

Howorth Financial Inc Calgary, Alberta

Professional Public Accountant/Partner

Payroll and preparation of T4s and T5s Application to and maintenance of WCB accounts including rules and regulations

Consultation with individuals and corporations on financial and tax related matters Personal income tax preparation Corporate tax return preparation Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation according to GAAP and IFRS

Maintaining client files IT technical support Network and system maintenance

Installing and maintaining computer, accounting and tax software

Education

2011 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, Alberta

Petroleum Land Administration Certificate Oil and Gas

2006 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, Alberta

Accelerated Programming in C# Certificate Computer Programing

2004 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, Alberta

Introduction to Programming Certificate Computer Programing

2003 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, Alberta

Accelerated Accounting Certificate of Achievement Accounting

1989 Olds College Olds, Alberta

Agriculture and Business Diploma Farm Business

Professional Affiliations

Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA)

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