Chance Hudnall
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dynamic Assurance Manager with a proven track record at Cherry Bekaert (formerly MCM CPAs and Advisors), excelling in financial statement review and team supervision. Adept at fostering client relationships and mentoring staff, I leverage my analytical skills and attention to detail to drive compliance and enhance audit quality, ensuring successful engagement outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assurance Manager
Cherry Bekaert
Lexington, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Leading Audit Engagements: Oversee and manage multiple audit engagements for clients in various industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Managing Audit Teams: Supervise, mentor, and train staff and senior auditors, ensuring efficient execution of audits, and professional development.
- Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact between the firm and clients, maintaining strong client relationships, and addressing client concerns.
- Financial Statement Review: Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
Assurance Supervisor
MCM CPAs and Advisors
Lexington, KY
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Audit Planning and Risk Assessment: Assist in the development of audit plans based on risk assessments, identifying key areas of focus, and ensuring thorough coverage of critical financial transactions.
- Audit documentation and workpapers: Ensure that audit workpapers and documentation are comprehensive, accurate, and comply with professional and firm standards.
- Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare financial statements based on supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting frameworks.
Assurance Senior Associate
MCM CPAs and Advisors
Lexington, KY
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Risk Assessment: Assist in the identification and evaluation of financial and operational risk, contributing to the development of the audit plan and approach.
- Workpaper Documentation: Prepare and review detailed audit workpapers and documentation to support audit results and findings, ensuring they are thorough, accurate, and comply with professional standards.
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring further investigation.
Assurance Associate
MCM CPAs and Advisors
Lexington, KY
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Audit Testing: Perform detailed testing of financial statements, including verifying balances, transactions, and supporting documentation, to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
- Workpaper Preparation: Prepare and organize audit workpapers that document audit procedures, findings, and conclusions, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Audit Procedures Execution: Execute standard audit procedures, including sampling, data analysis, and testing, to assess financial integrity and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Staff Accountant
Charles T. Mitchell Company
Frankfort, KY
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Tax Preparation Support: Assist in the preparation of individual and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Payroll Processing: Assist with payroll processing, including calculating wages, preparing payroll reports, and ensuring proper tax withholdings, and deductions.
- Audit Support: Provide support during client audits by preparing necessary documentation, financial reports, and assisting auditors with audit inquiries.
Tax Specialist
H&r Block
Morehead, KY
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Educated taxpayers about various tax issues such as filing status, eligibility for credits or deductions.
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed tax returns for individual clients.
- Maintained current knowledge of changes in taxation rules and regulations through continuing education and professional development courses.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries related to their taxes or other fiscal matters.
- Analyzed financial documents to ensure accuracy of information reported on tax forms.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2018
Skills
- Team supervision
- Financial statement review
- Training and mentoring
- Continuous learning mindset
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Leadership Lexington Participant - Class of 2024/2025
- Leadership Frankfort Participant - Class of 2018/2019
- Board Member for the Well of Lexington
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (2023) - Licensed in Kentucky
Timeline
Assurance Manager
Cherry Bekaert
09.2023 - Current
Assurance Supervisor
MCM CPAs and Advisors
09.2021 - 09.2023
Assurance Senior Associate
MCM CPAs and Advisors
09.2020 - 09.2021
Assurance Associate
MCM CPAs and Advisors
08.2019 - 09.2020
Staff Accountant
Charles T. Mitchell Company
05.2018 - 08.2019
Tax Specialist
H&r Block
12.2016 - 04.2018
BBA - Accounting
Morehead State University
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