Hailey Ballew, CPA
3416 Akron Street, Denver, CO 80238
303-284-3468 or 720-300-1038
ballew.18@osu.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration Emphasis in Finance
University of Kansas
Masters of Accounting and Information Systems Emphasis in Audit
University of Kansas
CERTIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
August 2010Present
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August 2004 December 2005
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2003 – 2006
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1998 – 2003
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January 1996 –
May 1999
Passed Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination – continue to maintain CPE
requirements for current certification and license
University of Colorado – Denver
Faculty – Instructor
Teach Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Audit to both undergraduate and
graduate students pursuing MBA degrees
Course-load includes 7 sections per year with 40-50 students per section
University annual review rating 4 out of 4 for service, teaching and professional experience
Student review ratings consistently between 5 and 6 on a 6 point scale
Beta Alpha Psi - Honors Accounting Student Organization – Faculty Advisor
Serve as a Faculty member on the Accounting Advisory Council, Internal Affairs Committee, and
various Accounting Department sub-committees including faculty recruitment, curriculum and
degree development and performance measures of the department.
University of Kansas
Adjunct Lecturer
BUS 703 Introduction to Financial Accounting – MBA course
Taught on both the main campus in Lawrence and the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS,
multiple sections with 40-50 students per section.
Consistently received excellent performance reviews in student evaluations
Lockton Companies – Kansas City, MO
Financial Reporting and Taxation Manager
Reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual audited GAAP financial statements and footnotes.
Research and documentation of technical accounting issues.
Federal and state S-Corporation tax returns for over 20 companies in all 50 states, including
preparation of M-1 schedules and quarterly tax projections.
Equity incentive plan valuation for multi-faceted non-uniform compensation agreements.
Coordination of all audit and tax work with external vendor.
Supervision, development, and training of staff accountants.
Ernst & Young – Kansas City, MO
Senior Accountant, Assurance and Business Advisory Services
Retail, Distribution and Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Financial Services Industry
specialization with emphasis on public corporations
Participated in education of firm personnel from the staff level to the partner level through
preparing and leading education seminars which provided firm personnel with CPE credits.
Significant participation in the recruitment process including identifying and evaluating candidates
and guest lecturing in accounting and auditing courses at the University of Kansas.
Summer Intern 1998
University of Kansas
Head Teaching Assistant – Business 240 Introduction to Accounting
Teaching Assistant – Business 368 Statistical Analysis
Professional Organizations & Service
 Kansas Board of Accountancy
 Colorado Society of CPAs
 American Accounting Association
 PTA Board of Directors - Treasurer