Michael Scott, CPA
555, Richmond St E, Any City, Any Province, Canada A1B 2C3 (555) 555-1000
E-mail: resumes@jacobsenpartners.com
SUMMARY
Experienced in training and motivating Junior and Senior Associates. Proficient in tax software
techniques, importing and bridging, (Go System). Good organizational skills in coordinating all
aspects of the compliance projects from inception through completion. Strong team builder and
facilitator, fostering development of staff through implementation of training and continuous
learning, and leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Accounting Firm LLP, Any City
U.S Corporate Tax Manager
2001-Present
Responsible for planning, gathering information and making cost projections to ensure tax
project remains within budget; - Reviewing both consolidated and separate company, Federal
and multi-state corporate tax returns, and partnership returns; - Preparing tax provisions (FAS
109), complex partnership returns and combined State returns; - Researching various tax
issues: 263A, controlled foreign group elections, ETI; - Recruiting, supervising and training
Junior and Senior Associates.
 Initiated and implemented regular monthly training sessions to enhance development of
staff professionalism and to hone their presentation skills. Initiated staff training on Go
System and tax technical matters like state tax, AMT, M-1 adjustments.
 Developed templates and strategy that streamlines the compliance process.
 Continue to maintain high proficiency in use of tax computer software Go System.
Accounting Firm II LLP, Any City
Senior Tax Accountant (U.S. Corporate Tax)
1999- 2001
Prepared consolidated and separate company Federal and multi-state corporate tax returns.
Performed all aspect of tax return responsibilities from planning to assembly of the returns.
Interacted with IRS and State tax authorities in resolving client’s tax issues and in clearing notice
of assessments. Worked collaboratively with other tax departments to foster professional
growth, e.g. gained experience on U.S. and Canadian individual income tax returns.
 Promoted as Go System Tax Champion for Accounting Firm Canada – Provided
necessary support to peers and answered their Go System Tax queries.
 Proficient in Go System techniques of bridging and importing.
 Demonstrated performance resulted in a highly successful career with promotions to
Intermediate, and Senior Tax Accountant within two years.
Accounting Clerk (Contract)
Feb 98-Jul 98
Performed bookkeeping duties: processing accounts payable, cash receipts and preparing
monthly reports. Prepared journal entries and postings to ledger accounts. Dealt with tax
distribution. Verified the General Ledger accounts in detail.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
YWCA Boutique
Customer Service Representative / Cashier
Jul 09- Dec 12
Provided courteous and efficient customer service promoting products to benefit a local
Women’s Shelter. Window and store product displays. Priced the products and handled the
cash counter.
 Organized a summer sale to raise funds for Senior’s Home through creative store display
and price policy.
MBA Accounting Club
Coordinating Member of CMA Committee
Jul 95- Jun 97
 Wrote an article for an accounting newsletter to generate interest in the CMA program.
 Coordinated the CMA Information sessions and promoted the events..
EDUCATION / SKILLS / SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Any City Board of Accountancy
2001
B.Com., MBA University, Any City
Concentrations: Accounting and Management Information Systems
1997
Computers:
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Go System tax (Fast Tax) Tax Prep, CCH and BNA.
Languages:
English, Basic Conversational French
References Available Upon Request