Jason Brown, CPA

JASON BROWN, CPA, CFE, MBA

**** ******* ***** ******, ******* BEACH, FL 33473

PHONE 305-***-**** EMAIL *********@*****.***

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ATTAINED

2008 Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

2006 State of Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

2002 State of California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Inactive

2000 Florida Atlantic University Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Boca Raton, FL Focus in Accounting and Management

1997 University of South Florida Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance

Tampa, FL Dean’s List; Academic Scholarship Recipient

Qualifications and Skills:

• More than eleven years of experience in public tax accounting

• Excellent analytical, technical and tax research skills.

• Strong management and leadership skills

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Direct experience with following tax issues: 1031 Exchanges, Basis Calculations, Foreign Taxes, Deferred Taxes, Built-In Gains, Nexus for Multi-State Entities, Percentage of Completion, Entity Formations, Accrual to Cash Calculations, 263A Calculations, Accounting Method Changes, Mergers and Acquisitions, AMT Planning, Real Estate Transactions

• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations

• Ability to resolve tax-related risks and opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

October 2008 –April 2009 Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, PC

Deerfield Beach, FL Tax Manager III

• Reviewed tax returns of individuals and Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, LLC’s, Estates, Trusts and Non-For-Profits in industries including information technology, government contractors, professional services, retail and financial investments

• Interacted closely with clients to provide effective tax planning

• Conducted tax research to support tax compliance and planning as required

• Assisted auditors in preparations of tax provisions

• Supervised, Trained and Managed senior and staff accountants

• Managed client list of over 130 entities and individuals from inception to completion

August 2004 – September 2008 Gerson, Preston, Robinson & Co., PA

Miami Beach, FL Tax Manager and Audit Supervisor

• Reviewed and prepared tax returns of individuals and Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, LLC’s, Estates, Trusts and Non-For-Profits in industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, retail, hotels, aviation, rental properties, and professional services

• Lead and Worked on audits, reviews and compilations of Companies in Real Estate, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Condominium Turnovers

• Performed adjusting and tax journal entries to prepare tax returns

• Assisted auditors in preparations of tax provisions

• Interacted closely with clients to provide effective tax planning

• Trained, managed and supervised staff accountants.

• Met and corresponded with the IRS, represented clients in IRS audits

• Conducted tax research to support tax compliance and planning as required

• Implemented, analyzed and made recommendations on clients computers and accounting systems

May 2003 – May 2004 Eichstaedt & Devereaux, LLP

San Francisco, CA Senior Tax Accountant

• Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals and Corporations, S-Corporations, LLC’s, Partnerships, Trusts and Non-For-Profits in industries including, retail, professional services and entertainment.

• Performed tax research for tax projects

• Worked with clients to provide tax planning

• Performed adjusting and tax journal entries to prepare tax returns

June 2001 – April 2003 Eckhoff Accountancy Corporation San Rafael, CA Senior Accountant

• Prepared tax returns for individuals and Corporations, S-Corporations, LLC’s, Partnerships, Trusts and Non-For-Profits in industries including, retail, professional services, auto dealerships, manufacturing, and other industries.

• Worked on audits of companies in manufacturing, retail, banking and other industries

• Prepared reviewed and compiled Financial Statements and worked on agreed-upon procedures engagements

• Performed forensic accounting and litigation support involving disputes concerning undivided interests, valuations, business contracts and divorce settlements.

April 1998 – May 2001 Finkelstein, Brown, Nemet & Rothchild, P.A

Miami, FL Staff Accountant

• Prepared tax returns for Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and Limited Partnerships

• Worked on audits of broker-dealers, retail, and other industries

• Prepared reviewed and compiled Financial Statements

• Assisted in IRS offers in compromise and preparation of business valuations

AFFILIATIONS

• MEMBER OF AICPA

• MEMBER OF ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS

• MEMBER OF SUITED FOR SUCCESS, NOT FOR PROFIT

COMPUTER SKILLS

Prosystems FX Tax, Trial Balance, Fixed Assets, Practice and Planning, Accounting, Go Systems, E-Pace Engagement, Creative Solutions, Ultratax, and Fixed Asset Manager, QuickBooks 2002-2008, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, BNA Tax Planner, GEMS, PPC Tools and E-Practice Aids Risk Assessment, Peachtree, CCH Tax Research, RIA Checkpoint

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