David Grant EA

Experience

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  ENGLISH COUNTRY ANTIQUES

  Jan 1999 - Dec 2004

  Accounting Bookkeeper
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  Marcum LLP

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

  Semi Senior Auditor

  • Performance of certified audits on various SEC commercial engagements• Preparation of financial statements and related footnotes• Internal controls reviews and test of transactions• General ledger review and preparation of journal entries• Balance sheet and profit and loss account analysis• Liaison with clients on various GAAP and other accounting and control issues

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  R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP

  May 2007 - Dec 2014

  Senior Auditor

  • Lead external audits and prepare financial statements for non-profits, school districts, libraries and municipalities• Assess the internal controls of an organization by testing their operating design and effectiveness, and make recommendations on how to improve the internal controls• Advise clients throughout the year on how to record accounting transactions in the general ledger• Perform internal audits of areas such as purchasing, payroll and cash management• Approve disbursements in accordance with the entity’s purchasing policy and municipal law (claims audit) Show less

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  Chandos Grant LLC

  Apr 2015 - now

  President

  Accounting and Tax Firm• Prepared individual tax returns (rentals, stocks, interest, K-1 self-employed, extensions, etc.)• Resolved issues subsequent to amendments, and IRS notices • Prepared, examined and analyzed accounting records, as well as other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting standards• Ensured the accuracy of the general ledger• Worked directly with external auditors to complete financial audits , gather tax information and resolved discrepancies• Certified Tax Representation Consultant (C.T.R.C) advised taxpayers on how to resolve IRS debt by preparing offer in compromise, Currently Not Collectible and setting up installment plans. Show less