Carolyn Satre
PwC LLP
Chicago,IL
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Audit Senior Associate with expertise in managing audit engagements, specializing in goodwill and intangible asset assessments, lease accounting, and GAAS compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Work History
Audit Senior Associate
2 Years 7 Months- Serve as Lead Senior on audit engagement with $25B revenues, managing execution, timelines, deliverables, and coordination across engagement leadership and client teams.
- Manage multiple workstreams, delegate and review associate work, resolve issues, and communicate key matters to engagement leadership.
- Specialize in goodwill and intangible asset impairment, evaluating accounting conclusions, valuation methodologies, key assumptions, and disclosures.
- Supported a client’s transition to public-company reporting, including PCAOB requirements, internal controls, financial reporting, and complex accounting matters.
- Performed audit work for a large public-company carve-out, evaluating transaction-specific accounting and financial reporting.
- Lead senior of not-for-profit organization audit with significant $6B investment portfolio.
- Coach and develop associates through supervision, technical guidance, work review, and performance feedback.
Accounting Intern
1 Year 7 Months- Evaluated and selected lease accounting software for adoption of ASC 842
- Converted a portfolio of 100+ leases to ASC 842
- Prepared an analysis of competitor companies for the Annual Board Meeting using relevant financial metrics
- Prepared customer information for quarterly sales meeting
- Prepared monthly lease accounting journal entries
- Assisted with the lease accounting disclosure for the financial statements in accordance with the new lease accounting standard
Audit Intern
2 Months- Reviewed client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal controls.
- Developed relationships with engagement team members and two clients including their key contacts.
- Completed detailed audit documentation according to GAAS and PCAOB accounting standards for assigned tasks.
Teaching Assistant
4 Months- Taught 10 managerial accounting problem sessions to 20 students.
- Tutored 50+ students taking financial accounting and managerial accounting courses.
- Proctored 4 exams for 3 accounting courses.
Tax and Audit Intern
2 Months- Prepared personal tax returns for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Performed analytical review of audit documentation.
- Developed relationships with engagement team members and client contacts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
- Specialization: Accounting
- Minor: Economics
- 3.93 GPA
- Dean's List Honoree, eight semesters
Skills
Lease Accounting
Goodwill accounting
Lease Accounting
GAAS and PCAOB standards
Public and Private Company financial reporting
Project Coordination
Microsoft Excel
Word
Powerpoint
Certification
Passed 4 sections of the CPA, awaiting certification
Timeline
Audit Senior Associate
PwC LLP
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Accounting Intern
Allied Mineral Products Inc.
05.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Audit Intern
PwC LLP
01.2022 - 03.2022Read More
Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Tax and Audit Intern
Rea & Associates
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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