Kayla Fountain, MSA CPA
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
California Board of Accountancy -
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Preparer Tax Identification Number
Internal Revenue Service -
QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor
Intuit
Experience
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Fountain Audit Services
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Dec 2019 - Present
Fountain Audit Services is dedicated to providing consulting, accounting, tax, and auditing services that set us apart from other CPA companies through our unique service approach. We accomplish this by using the potential of technology and taking the time to study and assess a company's needs, long-term goals, and objectives in order to tailor each and every encounter.Thousand Oaks, California CPA Providing Audit, Tax, and CFO Services. Our proactive solutions to assist our clients in achieving their financial goals include:Audit & AccountingIndividual TaxBusiness TaxBudgetingDigital Transformation Advisory (ERP, CRM)Client Advisory ServicesConsulting & PlanningCorporate Structure AnalysisFinancial ReportingFinancial Planning & Data Analytics (FP&A)
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Blueprint CFO
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Data Analytics
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Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
-Gather and analyze data to help clients gain valuable insights and influence decision-making. -Data mining and management.-Developing and implementing analytics solutions.-Generating reports in an effort to improve clients' performance and achieve their business objectives.
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Accounting Manager
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
-Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.-Maintaining the general ledger system.-Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.-Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).-Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.-Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.-Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.-Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
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Signature Analytics
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
Signature Analytics is a local, outsourced fractional CFO and accounting firm, providing a customapproach to onsite accounting, financial, and business advisory services. Comprised of accountingand finance experts, our team of Accountants, Controllers, and CFOs provide small and mid-sizedcompanies with the benefits of a full finance and accounting department, at a fraction of the cost.Our team works on or off-site to meet the individual needs of a company. We work by eitheraugmenting the existing internal staff or by serving as the entire accounting and financedepartment.Our services include: Improving processes and controls to reduce fraud and enhancing efficiency Developing better financial reporting to run your business Establishing sophisticated financial and operational analytics to make better businessdecisions Help business owners improve cash flow, overall performance, and achieve their goals Manage the accounting function in your business to allow you to focus on value-addactivities
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Senior Staff Accountant
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
• Prepared and reviewed annual financial statements and reconciled balance sheet accounts• Ensured that client financial statements are properly stated in accordance with GAAP• Performed audits in conformity with GAAS on construction companies and non-profits ranging from 2 million to 30 million dollars in annual revenue• Drafted audit reports and recommendations• Investigated and reconciled discrepancies, and worked with clients to make proper accounting changes • Prepared and reviewed annual financial statements and reconciled balance sheet accounts• Ensured that client financial statements are properly stated in accordance with GAAP• Performed audits in conformity with GAAS on construction companies and non-profits ranging from 2 million to 30 million dollars in annual revenue• Drafted audit reports and recommendations• Investigated and reconciled discrepancies, and worked with clients to make proper accounting changes
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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Auditor
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
• Researched various tax and case law• Performed fieldwork on high dollar cases• Adjusted state apportionments• Reviewed and responded to taxpayer-related correspondence from legal representation• Independently managed a challenging caseload of over 30 cases at any given time• Performed heavy data entry for analysis by in-house developed defined computer programs • Researched various tax and case law• Performed fieldwork on high dollar cases• Adjusted state apportionments• Reviewed and responded to taxpayer-related correspondence from legal representation• Independently managed a challenging caseload of over 30 cases at any given time• Performed heavy data entry for analysis by in-house developed defined computer programs
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Education
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2017 - 2019
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science - MS, Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation -
2011 - 2015
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
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