CAROL LYNN MONVILLE-STIDD
Summary
Driven Certified Public Accountant with 40 years of experience Specialization in accounting, auditing, budgeting and payroll for diverse organizations. Specializing in all phases of tax preparation and planning for business, fiduciary and individuals. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/CPA
Carol Lynn Monville CPA PA Dba The Villages CPA
01.1993 - Current
- Focus on all phases of tax preparation and planning
- Setup accounts, ledgers and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed operational efficiencies, suggesting methods for improvement.
- Implemented internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets and expenditures.
- Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
- Developed and trained client staff in managing accounting and bookkeeping systems.
- Outsourced comptrollers for diverse small business clients while overseeing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, business management, operation management and financial management services.
Staff Accountant
Cavanaugh & Co CPA
06.1983 - 10.1992
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Implemented software for all phases of electronic filing of corporate tax returns
- Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
- Performed external Auditing functions under guidance of CPA
- Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1983
Skills
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Small Business Operations
- Client Service
- Investor Relations
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
- Business Administration
- Business Development
Accomplishments
Certified as a Professional Family Mediator
Licensed insurance sales for Life, Health and Annuities
Affiliations
Florida Institute of CPA's - current member
American Institute of CPA's - former member
Former President and Treasurer of Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota
Timeline
Owner/CPA
Carol Lynn Monville CPA PA Dba The Villages CPA
01.1993 - Current
Staff Accountant
Cavanaugh & Co CPA
06.1983 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Florida
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