Mary Cowx, CPA, MT mary.cowx@gmail.com Summary 
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Determined achiever with strong, well‐rounded federal income taxation and industry accounting experience, including corporations, partnerships, and high net worth individuals.
Teaching Managerial Accounting, Intermediate 1, and Income Taxation at Queens University starting Fall 2015. Previously taught Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Managerial Accounting for Kent State University and Federal Income Taxation for DeVry University. Skilled at quickly learning new concepts and technologies and naturally making strides to improve efficiencies. Education & Certification AACSB Bridge Program Graduate Babson University, Boston, MA  Intensive program for business professionals who meet general AACSB accreditation standards for practitioner faculty.  Coursework provided a clear path for business leaders transitioning to the classroom, including creating an engaging and motivating learning environment; planning, organizing, and delivering courses; learning styles; assessments and outcomes; evaluating student work; and class management techniques. 2015 Masters Degree in Taxation The University of Akron, Akron, OH  Coursework: Corporate Taxation I & II, Tax Research, Taxation of Transfers in Property, International Taxation, S Corporation Taxation, Taxation of Partnerships, Tax Practice & Procedure, and Tax Accounting.  Graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a 3.70 GPA. 2009 Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Kent State University, Kent, OH  Recipient of the Student Leadership Scholarship, Board of Trustee’s Scholarship, Accounting Excellence Scholarship sponsored by KPMG, and the International Study Abroad Scholarship.  Directed elective courses toward psychology, including: General Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Personality, and Adolescent Psychology.  Graduated Summa Cum Laude, with a 3.88 GPA. 2005 International Business Experience Switzerland, France, and Italy  Gained first‐hand exposure to European culture and explored the significance of international business relations.  Visited several international trade authorities, met with international business leaders, and discussed their company’s international operations. CPA Certifications held in the states of North Carolina and Ohio May 2004 Teaching Experience Adjunct Accounting Lecturer, Kent State University, Kent, OH  Taught Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Managerial Accounting  Covered introductory accounting principles as they relate to financial accounting, the preparation of financial statements, and managerial accounting, including cost relationships.  Utilized Blackboard to facilitate discussions, supplement classroom lectures, and provide students with immediate feedback on their performance. Accounting Instructor, DeVry University  Taught Federal Income Taxation via an online, asynchronous format.  Utilized discussion boards to facilitate class discussion and held open phone‐in office hours for students. Professional Experience 2010‐
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2010
Tax Manager, Hearst Corporation, Charlotte, NC  Responsible for the federal tax compliance of the corporation’s largest consolidated group, consisting of 65 partnerships and corporations, including tax return disclosures.  Manage the Section 199 Domestic Production Activities Deduction calculation, a $65 million tax deduction for the expanded affiliated group.  Research and analyze complex tax laws and communicate findings via research memos and department presentations.  Develop scenario models to analyze and strategize tax planning opportunities, including business acquisitions and sales, fixed asset and real estate sales, and potential like kind exchanges.  Calculate quarterly federal income tax projections and present high level summaries of the federal income tax position to executive management.  Analyze uncertain tax positions under ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109 and FIN 48) and assist with the related tax accounting and tax provision calculations.  Implemented OneSource UTP software  Maintain capital loss carryover schedule, analyze general ledger detail for capital transactions, and strategize alternatives to utilize capital loss carryforwards prior to expiration.  Reconcile general ledger accounts, document tax implications, and prepare journal entries.  This includes tax‐related financial accounting, general ledger account reconciliations, consolidating elimination calculations, depreciation, scenario modeling, and financial statement reporting. 2011‐
2015 Tax Manager, KPMG, Charlotte, NC  Managed a team of tax professionals and a varied portfolio of clients, including large investment funds, mid‐sized construction companies, and large manufacturers.  Built and developed client relationships; served as a main contact for clients.  Reviewed federal income tax returns, including corporations and partnerships.  Reviewed accounting for income taxes ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109 and FIN 48) calculations and related financial statement disclosures. 2011 Tax Supervisor, BCG & Co., Akron, OH  Reviewed federal, state, and local tax returns, including corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, and their owners, with an emphasis on closely held manufacturers.  Managed client projects, delegated work flow, and multi‐tasked to improve realization and overall project efficiency.  Calculated tax depreciation, R&D Credits, Section 199 Deduction, and IC‐DISC commissions.  Researched tax issues applicable to my clients, including an extensive IC‐DISC research project, which I presented as a webinar for area executives.  Trained, mentored, and developed staff and assisted with recruiting for intern through manager level positions.  Spearheaded the Lean CPA initiative, which applied the concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to the tax return preparation process.  Tested and implemented new software, including an online workflow tool.  Nominated to BCG Leads, an in‐house firm leadership program, and received the 2010 Rainmaker of the Year Award (supervisor level).
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2011 Tax Associate, KPMG LLP, Cleveland, OH  Prepared federal and state returns for large multistate corporations.  Responded to state income tax notices as part of an outsourced tax department assignment.  Participated in new business development activities, various tax research assignments, and IRS audit appeals projects. 2005‐
2006 Tax Intern, Davey Tree, Kent, OH  Prepared sales and use tax returns, personal property tax returns, municipal income tax returns, and quarterly fuel tax returns.  Prepared various account reconciliations using data extracted from SAP.  Participated in various levels of tax research projects and preparation of journal entries.
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2005 Leadership Experience Green Teacher Network Board ‐ Treasurer, Charlotte, NC  The Green Teacher Network supports school gardening and outdoor learning and engages with 120 of the 165 Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools 2015 Piedmont Culinary Guild ‐ Member, Charlotte, NC  Piedmont Culinary Guild is a grassroots effort to connect the food chain in the Piedmont region and strengthen the local chef and culinary community by sharing resources, educating consumers, and establishing regional recognition. 2015 Knowledgeable Network of Women, Greater Akron Chamber  Served as Organization Chair (2011), Chair‐Elect (2010), and Hospitality Committee Chairperson (2009) for this personal and professional development organization of over 300 local businesswomen. 2008‐
2011 Beta Alpha Psi, Kent State University  Served as the organization Treasurer (2004‐2005) and Website Committee Chairperson (2003‐2004).  Accounting Student Organization Member of the Year nominee (2004 & 2005).  Presented two first place best practices presentations at BAP regional meetings (Best Practices in Innovation, 2004; Best Practices in Service, 2005). 2003‐
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