Shalane Cohen
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Michael Hoffner
I have worked with Shalane since joining M&A's audit practice in 2005. It became evident to me shortly after joining the Firm that she had a unique skill set that blended a high degree of technical understanding with a great grasp of client service. This blend of skills has served her well as she has grown from a staff accountant into a highly regarded audit manager. Her research abilities, communication skills, and understanding of business processes and decision making are excellent, and help her serve both internal and external customers at a high level. She has continued to distinguish herself at M&A as a leader, mentor and voice for her team, and it's a pleasure to have her not only as part of our segment leadership group, but as a key point of contact on many of my clients.
Scott Heintzelman
I had the privilege of recruiting and hiring Shalane...one of my best career decisions! She is truly a special person - very professional, hard working, technical, great mentor and really fun person! Shalane is one of the rare professionals that both her staff love and so do her superiors. She also gets results. I could not more highly recommend Shalane and whoever hires her will be very fortunate!
Michael Hoffner
I have worked with Shalane since joining M&A's audit practice in 2005. It became evident to me shortly after joining the Firm that she had a unique skill set that blended a high degree of technical understanding with a great grasp of client service. This blend of skills has served her well as she has grown from a staff accountant into a highly regarded audit manager. Her research abilities, communication skills, and understanding of business processes and decision making are excellent, and help her serve both internal and external customers at a high level. She has continued to distinguish herself at M&A as a leader, mentor and voice for her team, and it's a pleasure to have her not only as part of our segment leadership group, but as a key point of contact on many of my clients.
Scott Heintzelman
I had the privilege of recruiting and hiring Shalane...one of my best career decisions! She is truly a special person - very professional, hard working, technical, great mentor and really fun person! Shalane is one of the rare professionals that both her staff love and so do her superiors. She also gets results. I could not more highly recommend Shalane and whoever hires her will be very fortunate!
Michael Hoffner
I have worked with Shalane since joining M&A's audit practice in 2005. It became evident to me shortly after joining the Firm that she had a unique skill set that blended a high degree of technical understanding with a great grasp of client service. This blend of skills has served her well as she has grown from a staff accountant into a highly regarded audit manager. Her research abilities, communication skills, and understanding of business processes and decision making are excellent, and help her serve both internal and external customers at a high level. She has continued to distinguish herself at M&A as a leader, mentor and voice for her team, and it's a pleasure to have her not only as part of our segment leadership group, but as a key point of contact on many of my clients.
Scott Heintzelman
I had the privilege of recruiting and hiring Shalane...one of my best career decisions! She is truly a special person - very professional, hard working, technical, great mentor and really fun person! Shalane is one of the rare professionals that both her staff love and so do her superiors. She also gets results. I could not more highly recommend Shalane and whoever hires her will be very fortunate!
Michael Hoffner
I have worked with Shalane since joining M&A's audit practice in 2005. It became evident to me shortly after joining the Firm that she had a unique skill set that blended a high degree of technical understanding with a great grasp of client service. This blend of skills has served her well as she has grown from a staff accountant into a highly regarded audit manager. Her research abilities, communication skills, and understanding of business processes and decision making are excellent, and help her serve both internal and external customers at a high level. She has continued to distinguish herself at M&A as a leader, mentor and voice for her team, and it's a pleasure to have her not only as part of our segment leadership group, but as a key point of contact on many of my clients.
Scott Heintzelman
I had the privilege of recruiting and hiring Shalane...one of my best career decisions! She is truly a special person - very professional, hard working, technical, great mentor and really fun person! Shalane is one of the rare professionals that both her staff love and so do her superiors. She also gets results. I could not more highly recommend Shalane and whoever hires her will be very fortunate!
Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant
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Experience
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McKonly & Asbury
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Senior Audit Manager
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Jul 2005 - Present
-Prepare and review financial statements, including consolidated and combined financial statements -First or second level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure retained documentation supports audit work performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards-Proactive planning with client contacts through clear communication of expectations, timelines, and status-Evaluate client control environment and financial condition in order to identify areas of risk-Present audit findings and financial statements to board of directors and audit committee-Manage teams of up to five associates, fostering a team-first attitude and the development of skills in order to achieve controlled career growth among less experienced associates-Develop budgets to maximize engagement efficiency and profitability and monitor performance against established metrics-Research technical matters and assist management to implement accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America including fair value measurements, derivatives, business combinations, and long term contracts-Successfully identifying opportunities and implementing strategies to transition work out of normal “busy season” into off-season periods in order to improve staff utilization and client service-Communicate value added recommendations to improve the company’s internal control environment- Provide on the job and formalized audit training to new and experienced staff associates through monitoring, mentoring, and reviewing their work by providing timely performance feedback-Present at industry specific trainings and seminars-Direct report for associates, completing semi-annual goal setting and performance evaluations-Assist human resources and partners in recruiting and interviewing candidates
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RKL LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Tax Intern
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Jun 2004 - Aug 2004
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Education
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2001 - 2005
Messiah College
Bachelor of Science, mangna cum laude, Accounting
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