Experience

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  Sovereign CPA Group, LLC

  • Partner

    • Oct 2010 - Present

    Responsible for accounting and auditing practice of the firmProvides a full range of tax, audit, accounting and consulting services to the firm's client'sExperienced in litigation support including expert testimony, depositions, lost profit calculations, and assistance in settlement propo...

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  TekLinks, Inc.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

    Responsibilities included:Financial planning and oversight of record-keeping Management of various projects for the purpose of improvement in financial reportingPreparation and monitoring of annual budget Financial reporting responsibilities and financial advisor to upper management and owners

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  American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Throughout United States

  • Continuing Education Instructor

    • 2009 - 2010
    • Throughout United States

    Taught accounting and auditing classes throughout the United States for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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  Frost Cummings LLC

  • Birmingham, Alabama Area

  • Principal

    • Jan 1989 - Dec 2009
    • Birmingham, Alabama Area

    Responsible for audit practice Review of corporate income tax returns including consolidated and multi-state returnsMonitor the quality control procedures of the firmConduct internal control studies and other consulting workPerform business valuationsParticipate in litigation support

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  Sullivan, Long & Hagerty, Inc. and Affiliates

  • Assistant Controller & Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

    • 1974 - 1988

    Management of accounting software systemSoftware conversionsGeneral accounting and financial reportingProspectus for IPO; 10-Q filingsCorporate income taxationInternal audit functionsEmployee benefit administrationTax planning and financial forecastingIndustries included in affiliated group: Con...