Christine Downs

Experience

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  Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2012

  Audit Senior

  • Conducted assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end• Identified and communicated issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk• Supervised staff associates assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables• Ensured audit conclusions were based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk• Developed audit programs and tested procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.• Obtained and reviewed evidence ensuring audit conclusions were well-documented• Ensured adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards• Communicated assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results• Performed other related duties as assigned. Show less

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  BDO USA

  Nov 2012 - now

  Director

  Argy, Wiltse, and Robinson, PC was acquired by BDO USA LLP effective 11/1/12.* Responsible for supervising managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, motivate team* Marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise* Responsibility of ensuring engagement profitability involving billings and collections* Advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues, apply GAAP and GAAS consistently within complex situations, writing technical consultation memos on GAAP / GAAS issues, and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various financial reporting control systems.*Extensive experience with inventory, consolidation, and international operations* Provides people development, including training and instruction* signs engagements as engagement director and as a concurring reviewer* Primary industries are Government Contractors, Qualified Settlement Trusts, and Employee Benefit Plans Show less