CPA

JOSEPH A. BENTZ, JR., CPA, Esq.

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New York, New York 10022

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SUMMARY

CPA with more than 28 years of auditing and accounting experience. Knowledgeable on recent auditing, accounting and independence standards for both public and private companies. Implemented and monitored Firm’s internal assurance practice reviews, peer reviews and PCAOB inspections including preparation of comprehensive questionnaire used to monitor Firm’s compliance with all professional standards and Firm policies. Masters degree in Accounting, MBA and JD.

EXPERIENCE

GRANT THORNTON LLP, New York, NY December 1997 - January 2009

Practice Quality Assurance Senior Manager

Implemented and monitored Firm’s internal assurance practice reviews, peer reviews and PCAOB inspections.

• Prepared review questionnaire reflecting all current professional standards and related Firm policies in auditing, accounting and independence.

• Coordinated with external developer to create automated web-based practice monitoring tool used to create tailored engagement questionnaires used for performing, compiling and reporting results of reviews.

• Coordinated with internal developer to create reports using business intelligence application enabling expanded and flexible analysis and reporting of review results.

• Scheduled and staffed over 100 reviewers annually.

• Provided on-site assistance and issue resolution.

• Compiled and analyzed results of reviews and recommended changes to address issues noted, including changes to Firm guidance and procedures.

• Audited practice offices’ remediation efforts to address issues noted during reviews.

• Prepared internal Firm bulletins and guidance to implement new developments in the auditing and independence areas.

• Implemented Firm’s transition to paperless audit approach.

• Served as Technical Advisor to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Auditing Standards Board.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, New York, NY July 1987 - December 1997

Professional Development Division, Administrative Manager of Course Development

• Administered the development of accounting and auditing continuing professional education courses for CPAs.

• Supervised direct staff of four CPAs.

• Interfaced extensively with AICPA members, authors, other AICPA staff, and state societies of CPAs addressing technical questions, responding to inquiries and promoting the courses.

Joseph A. Bentz, Jr., CPA, Esq.

JOSEPH A. BENTZ, JR., CPA, Columbia, SC August 1985 - June 1987

Self-employed as Certified Public Accountant

Served small business clients and individuals as self-employed CPA.

• Addressed tax, accounting and systems requirements for small business clients including individuals, corporations and partnerships to ensure compliance with professional standards.

ANTHONY INDUSTRIES, INC., Commerce, CA February 1984 - August 1985

Internal Audit Manager

Supervised audits of accounting and internal control for subsidiaries in the fishing tackle, swimming pool and sporting goods industries.

• Developed individualized audit programs.

• Supervised staff of one.

• Assisted external auditors during annual audit.

DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS, CPAs, Columbia, SC January 1980 - February 1984

Senior Accountant

Planned and supervised audit engagements for diversified public and private clients including Public Utility, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Savings & Loan, and Not-For-Profit industries.

• Prepared and reviewed consolidated financial statements.

• Assessed internal controls.

• Prepared corporate tax returns.

EDUCATION

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY

J.D., 1991

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC

Masters Degree in Accounting, 1979

Masters Degree in Business Administration, 1977

B.S. in Business Administration, 1975

G.P.A. 3.6

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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