Experience

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  Prudential Tax Advisory Group

  • Encino

  • Principal

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Encino

    Prudential Tax Advisory Group delivers a wide range of tax, auditing, accounting, and related financial advisory services to individual and corporate clients. It is the brainchild of Pouyan Dadash, a taxation and accounting specialist with an extensive background in providing tax services and consultation to businesses of all types, barring industry and size. He also brings forth his expertise in assessing the tax impact of complex transactions and making sure that his clients manage taxes efficiently.As a professional with an intricate knowledge of this discipline, Pouyan aims to provide his clients with specialized and practical advice in the fields of tax planning, tax management, audits, financial management, and control. He remains aware of ongoing changes and trends in the financial market, and utilizes this knowledge to assess the impact of changes on each customer’s business, conducive to efficient and profitable financial management.Pouyan advocates that his clients’ tax burden be reduced by taking all the right steps. Apart from tax advisory, he also delivers services in the fields of bookkeeping, reconciliations, budgeting, credit and collections, and in preparing financial reports. Prudential Tax Advisory Group will ensure compliance with federal and state laws in all client transactions, while it provides superior customer service and support to clients at every turn.

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  Provident Financial Management

  • Santa Monica, CA

  • Tax Accountant

    • Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Santa Monica, CA

    My current role is with Provident as a Tax Accountant in the entertainment industry, for A-List celebrities and world-renowned artists. Not only am I involved in auditing and correcting financial statements prepared by bookkeepers, but also in carrying out federal and state income tax estimation on a quarterly basis, to ensure timely payment of dues. Additionally, I also prepare account reconciliation for tax accounts and assist with the year-end income tax provision.A few significant responsibilities handled include:✪ Preparing complex tax returns for million-dollar income entities involving corporations, partnerships, individuals, estate, trust and gifts as well as consolidated returns✪ Conducting FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) to ensure client's foreign bank accounts are reported✪ Consulting with high income entities for tax planning and savings by creating pension and 401K plans and trusts✪ Managing IRS and 30+ states’ tax authorities for solving issues and responding to notices servedMoreover, I am responsible for planning and evaluating income tax audit procedures, to request information from bookkeepers and clients to ensure the data being presented to IRS and tax authorities meet all required criteria. Based on the federal and state laws, I also issue salaries to major business shareholders, post thorough review of federal and state laws. Furthermore, I prepare non-resident US tax returns based on international tax laws.

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  JOHN Q. RODGERS LAW CORPORATION

  • Hermosa Beach, CA

  • Tax Lawyer & CPA Assistant

    • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    • Hermosa Beach, CA

    As a CPA Assistant, I assisted as a tax advisory, providing planning, accounting, finance, and compliance services to high-income individuals and medium to large-size businesses. I evaluated issues related to business transactions and tax implications.Some of the key responsibilities I managed here included:✪ Prepared taxes for individuals and entities (Corp, S Corp, Partnerships, trust and estates)✪ Advised on suitable wealth management and retirement plans✪ Identified risk areas based on IRS or state tax authorities’ requests; recommended appropriate audit changes✪ Maintained complete awareness of the intricacies of tax law and US GAAP, and complex legal issues✪ Guided on business formation and assisted in identifying growth opportunities through tax optimizationFurthermore, I provided technical advice and assistance to tax lawyers and executive management on planning, execution, and evaluation in regards to taxpayer compliance, taxpayer account management, and in response to IRS notices. I also assessed the time and budget for tax filing and oversaw tax preparers by conducting analytical reviews of work, with benefit strategies appropriately applied.

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  Monarch Direct Response

  • Sherman Oaks, CA

  • Accounting Assistant

    • Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    • Sherman Oaks, CA

    With Monarch Direct Response, I led and ensured timely preparation and submission of all invoices and payments by Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. I also supported staff with month-end closing and reconciliation reports. Few responsibilities undertaken here include:✪ Rendered support to Controller with exchange rate adjustments in wire transfers✪ Charted weekly and monthly budget and expense reports of Marketing and Media Departments✪ Supervised and coached new employees and interns; trained staff on use of QuickBooks and Excel softwareFurthermore, I maintained records, registers, and documents to facilitate internal/external audits and periodic reporting to internal/external stakeholders. To support the Controller in the execution of all financial activities, I also maintained accounts, complied with statutory requirements, and cash flow management.

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  Liberty Tax Service

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

    • Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
    • Los Angeles, CA

    I joined Liberty Tax Service as a Tax Preparer, and my primary duty here involved the preparation of simple and complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses. I evaluated financial records, including prior tax return forms, income statements, and expense reports, to determine and identify applicable tax forms,Further tasks performed included:✪ Ensured arithmetic, data entry, and compliance accuracy in tax return forms prepared by others✪ Leveraged expertise and incorporated adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes at minimumAdditionally, I prepared well for the clients’ questions pertinent to tax by researched relevant issues and queries. I also determined form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.