S. Carla Yin, CPA

Irvine, CA *****

Tel: 949-***-****

EXPERIENCE

Consultant 2004 – Present

• At local CPA firm as audit manager on audit, review, and compilation engagements for clients in various industries including manufacturing, consumer products and distributors. Experienced in all phases of audits from entrance meeting, risk assessment, audit planning and budgeting, internal control, fieldwork, workpaper review, exit interview, recommendations, issuing audit reports, managing staff and monitoring progress.

• Worked on internal audits in hi-tech, mortgage banking and healthcare industries including Sarbanes Oxley compliance to mitigate risk exposure, and increase efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.

• As a consultant, responsible for full cycle accounting operations from daily activities including but not limited to cash flow management, accounts receivable and payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, general ledger to month-end closing and financial reporting (including consolidations). Also responsible for research and implementation of proper accounting treatments, and development of policies and procedures.

• Designed full cycle accounting operation, implemented internal control system, trained staff and monitored progress for improvements.

• Established budget and financial forecast models, and handled due diligence on acquisitions.

• Also at CPA firms to manage and prepare income tax returns for business entities and individuals.

• Estimated quarterly tax payments for clients, provided tax planning and implemented tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and achieve financial objectives.

KSCI-TV, Los Angeles 2002 – 2003

Accounting Manager

• Managed daily accounting operation reporting to CFO.

• In charge of month-end closing and financial statements preparation.

• Managed purchasing and disbursement processes as well as sales recording and billing procedures.

• Reviewed aging reports, bad debt reserve analysis, capitalization, depreciation and payroll.

• Developed monthly sales reports and calculated commissions.

• Monitored cash flow online and prepared daily cash report.

• Worked with other departments to develop budget vs. actual and investigated variances for reasonableness. Oversaw collection efforts and reconciliation of receivables.

• Established policies and procedures to assure sound internal controls.

• Coordinated with other departments to improve business processes involving financial information flows and to straighten out issues to improve internal controls, and assure accuracy.

• Worked with outside consultant on installing purchase order and fixed asset modules.

• Directed and led annual financial audit to facilitate the processes for timely completion. Consultant, Los Angeles 1998 - 2002

Consultant/Audit Manager

• Managed audit engagements for local CPA firms.

• Supervised field work, and provided technical review and staff training.

• Made recommendations addressing internal control, business operation, and technology issues.

• Compiled and reviewed financial statements for clients in various industries.

• Prepared income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trust, and high net worth individuals. Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, Los Angeles 1995 - 1998 In-Charge-Auditor and SAP Consultant

• In charge of financial audits in high-tech, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and healthcare industries.

• Performed analyses of financial statements and identified risks. Planned and budgeted audit engagements. Assessed audit risks, developed strategies, set up procedures and monitored progress.

• Evaluated internal control structure. Conducted research on audit, accounting, and tax issues.

• Supervised associates’ work and evaluated performances. Resolved issues to ensure quality of work.

• Responsible for workpaper review, recommendations to clients, wrapping up and issuing audit reports.

• As a consultant worked on SAP implementation, FI/CO modules, at Fortune 100 global companies. Gilbert Vasquez & Company, Los Angeles 1994 - 1995 Senior Auditor

• Supervised financial and compliance audits on health care providers, mortgage loan revenue bonds, and other medium-sized companies including not-for-profit organizations.

• In charge of full scope financial audits from planning, budgeting, supervising, reviewing workpaper, and wrapping up audits.

• On behalf of the FDIC, worked on the liquidation audit of the $285 million of home loans in the bankruptcy case of the parent company, Lincoln Savings and Loan.

• Performed joint venture financial audits with KPMG on hospitals, medical centers and higher education institutions.

• Responsible for compiling financial statements on mortgage loan bonds. KPMG, Guam 1992 – 1993

Accountant (Audit & Tax)

• Performed audits in hospitality and service industries.

• Prepared income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.

• Conducted research on various income tax issues and prepared memos documenting conclusions.

• Attended training on firm tax research methodology, preparation procedures, workpaper standards, as well as on various areas of income tax laws including international taxes. PROFESSIONAL

BACKGROUND Certified Public Accountant since 1994

EDUCATION UCLA – Professional Accounting Program - 1990 Ohio State University – MS in Nutrition

SKILLS Excel, QuickBooks, Lacerte, ProSystem Fx, Creative Solutions (Trial Balance), Microsoft Word, SAP, PowerPoint, Visio

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