Certified Public Accountant

KATHIE SUMROW, CPA ESQ

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, LLM, Taxation, 2004 New York, NY

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, JD, magna cum laude, 2001 Hamden, CT

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, MBA, Tax Specialization, cum laude, 1996 Fairfield, CT

CHARTER OAK COLLEGE, BS, Accounting, summa cum laude, 1993 Farmington, CT

YALE UNIVERSITY, Master of Music, 1972 and FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR, Germany 1969 - 1970

NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, Bachelor of Music, cum laude, 1969 Boston, MA

GOVERNMENT AUDITING EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), CT - Senior Auditor GS12 step 7 (2011 - 2025)

Independent decision making completed audit assignment work papers/memos/reports well under budget;

Problem solving modified, created audit program steps, made audit determinations; adapted quickly, stepping in with positive attitude to complete complex Post Award audit; collaborated with tech specialist to timely CAS 410 risk assessment by identifying unusual factors for viable alternative on-point solutions

Trusted Acting Supervisor & certified IRR reviewer; Auditor of the Month award

DCAI Guest instructor - Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) first time instructing rated (EX) exceptional “Kathie was prepared, engaging and attentive to student instruction needs as well as helpful with class administrative functions and supporting of instruction management” illustrating proactive adaptability

Financial Management Certification Level 2 leading changer trained all CT auditors, supervisors, managers

Coach on-going new hire cochees three CT & two MD; Mentee/Mentor participant & public speaker

Deputy Director Letter of Appreciation - Strategic Action Initiative (one of only two auditors competitively chosen from Agency wide applicants) to Define Customer Groups & Refine Understanding of Expectations, Needs, Operations, Requirements & Products “The Strategic Action Team played a critical role in helping DCAA achieve its goals & objectives. I truly appreciate your efforts in working with the team and sharing your knowledge and expertise on this initiative. The work you and your team members performed in support of DCAA’s goal was instrumental in developing customer information briefings. The insights provided by each brief into the customer’s priorities, major systems and communication preferences will be used by all FAO’s who interact with the command. Your ideas will contribute to improving our interactions and support for our customers. Please accept my personal thanks for your hard work. Congratulations to you and your team for a job well done.” Cash award for strong stakeholder management using focus based approaches

Competitive Council – building relationships one of twelve members chosen Agency wide (researched & edited Charter, Bylaws & Non-Disclosure Agreement), Organized & presented Awareness & Listening Panel discussions over 200 attendees, diligently researched created unique Hybrid Environment Tool Checklist

Specialized Pension Termination Adjustment Proposal Audit $1,684,660/$3,040,541 adjusted FAQ “Great job on this!” cash award using innovative thinking & process optimization to effectively mitigate conflicts

CT Office “Go-to” for editing and writing assistance at all levels using practical effective solutions

Contractor Letter of Appreciation – “Kathie truly exemplifies what customer service is all about & epitomizes the values and work ethic sought in professional organizations. She not only provided personal service by reaching out to me via phone to discuss the items needing adjustment but she also provided clear and articulate guidance on what needed to be done. Kathie was extremely professional, helpful, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with and I could not be more pleased. The DCAA organization is fortunate to have such a remarkable professional on the staff!” Customer engagement, support & adaptability

Recognition – two Group Awards, three Performance Awards, two Auditor to Auditor Awards

Volunteered assist LM BAE CAD Sikorsky TINA warranty Nov 3, 2024 & GRD RTX CAD P&W estimating system E. Hartford Jan 6, 2025 accurate well organized understandable verbiage saved valuable editing time

ACCOUNTING/TAX EXPERIENCE

BLUM SHAPIRO, CT small accounting firm – Tax Supervisor

Busy season estate, individual, partnership and private foundation tax returns & complex Probate filings;

Provided direct liaison between clients and partners; Assisted with intern training (2011)

MURTHA CULLINA, CT large law firm - Fiduciary Accountant

Busy season estate tax returns; Cleared backlog Probate filings; Organized audit documentation;

Maintained large on-going trust accountings; Interfaced clients’ questions and obtained timely information;

Reported potential audit and probate issues to partners (2009 – 10).

BLAIR & POTTS, CT small trust & estate law firm – Fiduciary Accountant

Prepared Forms 706, 1041, 1040, 990PF and related probate court accountings;

Effectively resolved client concerns and taxing authority issues;

Negotiated successful settlements with Internal Revenue Service (2004 - 09).

DELOITTE & TOUCHE, CT large accounting firm - Tax Consultant

Prepared Forms 1120, 1065, 1040, 990, 5471 federal & state tax returns. (2001 - 04).

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL, NY large international corporation - Financial Controls Specialist

Prepared and analyzed financial controls reports;

Wrote “user friendly” SAP vendor maintenance instructions & reporting procedures manual;

Drafted policies and procedures; Performed international site visits for internal control risk areas;

Assisted in planning and running worldwide Financial Controls Conference (1996 - 98).

OTIS ELEVATOR World Headquarters, CT large international company – Senior Tax accountant

Preparation of Forms 1120 and Form 5471 (Interest in Foreign Corporation);

Calculated foreign subsidiary earnings & profits;

Evaluated worldwide foreign entity income tax reports for US GAAP and tax law compliance;

Designed a more efficient process for branch package consolidation (1995 - 96).

COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. CT & NY large accounting firm – Business Assurance Associate

International Capital Markets:

Summarized differences between International Accounting Standards and US GAAP for SEC presentation;

Researched German vs US GAAP disclosure & measurement adjustment issues for senior partners’ Deutsche Telekom industry privatization proposal

Services to Executives Abroad: Prepared tax returns for foreign nationals and expatriates

Financial Services:

Analyzed Fortune 500 company balance sheets and income statements;

Identified bank compliance issues in loan portfolios for management review;

Initiated, developed and maintained successful bilingual communication with diverse clientele, contributing to new business creation (1993 - 95).

WHELAN, ROLLERI & DePIETRO, CPA’s, CT small accounting firm – Accounting Intern

Audited self-insured union health & welfare plan for ERISA regulatory compliance;

Completed individual & small business tax returns; Payroll tax filings (1992-93).

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

BERGMAN, HOROWITZ & REYNOLDS, CT international law firm - Summer Associate

Drafted will & trust, board resolutions and stock purchase agreement;

Researched and wrote memoranda regarding Crummey powers, Rule 144 qualified appreciated stock, special needs trust, and IRD pecuniary/fractional share funding; Calculated GRAT’s (2000).

SUPERIOR COURT TAX SESSION, CT state court – Judicial Extern for Judge Aronson (2000)

U.S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY, CT federal agency – Summer Intern

Researched and wrote memoranda re complex Medicare reimbursement negotiation, ERISA qualified pension funds, Connecticut Recreational Use Statute, and “Franks” Motion to Suppress Evidence hearing.

Organized documentation and prepared questions for Medicaid fraud proffer (1999).

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

BRIDGEPORT and FAIRFIELD, CT UNIVERSITY - Music Professor twenty years

PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN - Hong Kong China Phil, International Flute Orchestra, NYC Opera

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES and SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Certified Public Accountant: State of Connecticut, 1995 to present

Member Bar: State of Connecticut 2001 to present, State of New York 2002 to present

Languages: Fluent German; Knowledge French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Turkish

Mentor: Inroads Minority Business Program; Native American & Scottish Heritage

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