Accounting Microsoft Office

Cynthia D. Stapleton

**** ********** ****, ******, ** 39191 601-***-**** *************@*****.***

Accountant

Has over nine years of accounting and auditing experience regarding the examinations of financial statements, internal controls, and reporting compliance. Detail-oriented, I am well organized and thorough with my work. Have a dual master’s degree in business administration, accounting and financial management (different entities), and public administration. Looking for the opportunity that’ll allow me to apply my skills in the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Career-Related Skills

Knowledgeable of GAAP and GAAS regarding financial statements/reports

Fluent with sales and use tax; business and personal income tax (federal and state)

Analysis of internal control issues determined through auditing techniques

Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as QuickBooks

Interpersonal communication with others determined by the needs of the audience

Education

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

Oakbrook Terrace, IL (Atlanta, GA)

Master of Public Administration, July 2006 – September 2007; 3.7 GPA; P-Plan, Public Administration Capstone

Gathered and analyzed data concerning social programs.

Designed management information systems per the needs assessments and effective strategic plans.

Prepared a budget for a nonprofit organization requesting a grant.

Master of Accounting & Financial Management, September 2003 – June 2004; 3.4 GPA; Role of Financial Chief Officer, Financial Management Capstone

Researched and constructed an accounting manual specifying policies and procedures of a retail company.

With two colleagues, wrote an article concerning going public vs. private (ie., financial

outlook, SEC regulations, issuance of stocks - preferred and common).

Master of Business Administration/concentration in Accounting, November 1999 – June 2002; 3.2 GPA; Business Planning Seminar

Gathered and compiled data regarding entrepreneurship.

Identified the forms of businesses, developmental costs and strategic plans.

Prepared financial reports (cash flow, balance sheet and income statements) including 3-year and 5-year plans.

DeVry University

Oakbrook Terrace, IL (Decatur, GA)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, November 1992 – June 1999; 3.0 GPA

Work Experience

Auditor/Accountant II

State of Mississippi Department of Revenue

December 2008 - currently

Accounting of personal and business taxes involving the examination of financial records to determine if the reporting follows the various taxing statutes of the State of Mississippi. This includes the researching of Mississippi tax laws to accurately apply the tax code, effectively communicating with taxpayers to coordinate the audit process, and providing explanations of the tax laws and regulations relating to the taxpayer’s business. The records such as income tax returns, sales and/or use tax returns, general ledgers, financial statements, and other income related documents are analyzed to determine compliance. My duties also involve responsibilities as Auditor in Charge at the office during which time the Supervisor and Manager are away or unavailable.

Tax Examiner

Internal Revenue Service

February - April 2007

Duties involved the scanning and processing of individual and small business tax returns with the use of coding and editing techniques per the IRS policies and procedures. Duties also included the verification of proper documentation and calculation arriving at tax liabilities or refunds.

Additional Information

Eligible to sit for CPA exam

Looking to relocate to the Rankin County area

Transcripts and/or references are available upon request.

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