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Eric Nguyen

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced financial auditing professional with a strong record of ensuring compliance and enhancing financial processes. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven focus. Specializes in risk assessment, internal controls, and financial reporting. Skilled in providing precise evaluations of financial records, utilizing expertise in internal controls and risk assessment to improve accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in implementing process improvements and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Auditor – Financial Audit Division

Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor
12.2018 - Current
  • Conducted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) audits to ensure compliance with regulations and accounting standards .
  • Ability to apply Government Auditing Standards, discern key issues, and draw appropriate conclusions based on audit evidence.
  • Developed scope, objectives, risk assessments, and detailed test plans addressing governance, internal controls, and program outcomes.
  • Evaluated internal controls, identifying weaknesses and providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Executed fieldwork: perform walk-throughs, data analytics, and sample testing; documented results in Workiva; ensured all work papers meet Yellow Book standards before manager review.
  • Prepared detailed audit reports summarizing findings and outlining actionable steps for remediation.
  • Completed audit paperwork and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Effectively identified, communicated and resolved issues found at audit with appropriate stakeholders through written reports and in-person meetings.
  • Mentored junior auditors, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant accounting standards, industry regulations, and best practices for effective auditing techniques.

Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Department – Compliance Group

Pacific Financial Consulting Company
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Prepared over 100 federal and state tax returns for partnerships, trusts, individuals, and S-corporations during busy season.
  • Performed and reconciled highly-complex tax accounting activities related to preparation of income tax accounts as well as federal, state, and local tax returns and reports promptly.
  • Assisted with tax audits, implementation of tax savings strategies, and initiatives relative to the compliance function.
  • Performed research on complex issues by examining federal and state tax laws, rulings, regulations and judicial decisions affecting corporations to ensure appropriate tax returns and tax accounting treatment via CCH IntelliConnect, and BNA.
  • Experience with pass-through entities tax returns: S Corporation income/franchise/individual planning and compliance.
  • Researched and provided summary memos on technical tax issues at request of partners and clients.
  • Assisted in the development of tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accurate revenue recognition allocations helping ensure correct reporting on corporate income taxes.

Tax Consultant

Peter Deng & Associates CPA (Pacific Financial Consulting Company)
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Prepared over 100 federal and multiple state tax returns for partnerships, trusts, individuals, and S-corporations for review during busy season.
  • Completed payroll tax accounting and sales tax accounting.
  • Contact person for over 50 business clients, which included discussions and meetings with clients, general accounting assistance, and responding to customers’ questions.
  • Utilized bookkeeping skills including bank reconciliation, making journal entries and year-end accounting work and adjustments, loans balances and interest, shareholders contribution and withdrawals, depreciation, inventory and A/R and A/P adjustments, closing books for the year.
  • Set up a new company for payroll tax, sales tax, and bookkeeping on Drake Client Write Up and QuickBooks.

Academic Peer Tutor

Accounting and Economics Tutor
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • Provided excellent tutoring services to over 100 students a day.
  • Facilitated understanding of course material through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Assisted students in mastering academic concepts, leading to improved performance and confidence.
  • Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring strategies with curriculum objectives and goals.

Education

Master’s Degree - Business Taxation

Carlson School of Management – University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science - Science in Accounting

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR)
  • Yellow Book auditing expertise
  • Audit planning and execution
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
  • Effective communication in reports
  • Proficient in data interpretation
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Software: Workiva, SWIFT, QuickBooks, Drake
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Bilingual in English and Vietnamese
  • Effective task prioritization

Accomplishments

OLA Auditor of the Year 2019

Timeline

Senior Financial Auditor – Financial Audit Division

Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor
12.2018 - Current

Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Department – Compliance Group

Pacific Financial Consulting Company
01.2016 - 12.2018

Tax Consultant

Peter Deng & Associates CPA (Pacific Financial Consulting Company)
01.2014 - 01.2016

Academic Peer Tutor

Accounting and Economics Tutor
03.2012 - 05.2013

Master’s Degree - Business Taxation

Carlson School of Management – University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Science in Accounting

Metropolitan State University

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