CPA Candidate,pursuing MS Accountancy (STEM)
Resume:
Abyaz Ahmed Syed Ibrahim
+1-216-***-**** **********.***********@****.*** Cleveland, Ohio
SUMMARY
Dedicated CPA candidate with 2.5+ years of audit experience at Ernst and Young GDS, currently pursuing a STEM Master’s in Accountancy. Experienced in global audits and various audit tools. Known for a sharp analytical mindset, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and data-driven financial insights. EDUCATION
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY,Cleveland, OH June 2026 Weatherhead School of Management
Masters of Accounting Candidate(STEM)
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT,(CPA)
CPA Candidate May 2025
Passed 3 out of 4 papers
JAIN UNIVERSITY, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Dec 2024 Masters in Commerce -Professional Finance and Accounting(Distance Education) MADRAS UNIVERSITY, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Loyola College May 2021
Bachelor of Commerce
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ERNST & YOUNG GDS (EY-GDS), Chennai, India August 2021 – Dec 2023 Lead Assurance Associate
• Managed workflow for Nordic clients, executed 'Highly Integrated Audit' procedures and served as a key resource for the Sweden onshore team, by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Led engagements, audits and workpaper deliveries for the Falun and Varmland offices during the 2021-22 busy season and dedicated 55-hour weeks in 2023, achieving 80% utilization and a 4-star appraisal
• Performed end-to-end audits, including AP & AR testing, Journal Entry Testing, Related Party Analysis and Internal Control Testing, while conducting Swedish-specific procedures like PGAP using digital audit tools (HOGIA, EY Smart Sampling, EY Helix)
• Trained GDS team members on VAT audit procedures and guided them through substantive procedures for Fixed Assets, Contingencies and Cash/Bank
• Conducted financial statement audits and executed risk-based audit procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of client financial information to ensure compliance with GAAP or IFRS CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Accounting Technician – CA Intermediate (SEMI CA) May 2022 Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Learning Badge- Data Strategy December 2021
Ernst&Young
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination April 2021 West Virginia University,Coursera
GRADUATE PROJECTS
Financial analysis of Delta Airlines Jan 2025
• Conducted financial analysis, including WACC computation, cost of debt assessment and market risk evaluation to assess the company's financial position and trends.
• Performed ratio analysis, benchmarking company performance against competitors.
• Identified key financial trends through horizontal and vertical analysis of financial statements. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Auditing Tools: HOGIA- A General Ledger Management tool used in Nordic countries, EY Helix, Data Snipper, AR & AP Analyser, Digital General Ledger Analyser, Various sampling tools, Three-Way correlation tools Analytical and Data Visualization Tools: Advanced Excel,Power BI,Python,Microsoft Office Suite
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