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John Ayvas

West Simsbury,United States

Summary

Dedicated Assurance Associate at CohnReznick LLP versed in controls testing, substantive and walkthrough procedures. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Teams and Powerpoint skills. Excellent attention to detail. Passed all four sections of the CPA exam. Currently on track to be licensed in Q4 of 2025.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assurance Associate

CohnReznick LLP
10.2024 - Current
  • SEC Client Experience
  • Controls Testing
  • Substantive Procedures
  • Retail and Manufacturing client experience

FSO Assurance Intern

Ernst & Young
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Update test of controls from prior year's audit
  • Update significant risk accounts requiring additional analysis
  • Accurately documented billable hours
  • Participated in audit walkthrough for insurance client to include reinsurance actuarial


Assurance Intern

CohnReznick LLP
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Expenditure testing to determine eligibility for state tax credits
  • Asset depreciation testing to determine whether depreciation reported by company was in line with our internal calculations
  • Payroll testing to ensure employee legitimacy, stated wages match actual paid wages, and examine payroll taxes paid and reported


Accounting Intern

Lincoln Waste Solutions, LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed 5-10 client audits weekly to determine if all invoices were scanned, processed and paid
  • Processed invoices daily
  • Initiated and recorded invoice payments on weekly basis

Education

MBA -

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.2023

Skills

  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Retail and Manufacturing Industry Experience
  • Sampling
  • Controls Testing
  • Substantive Procedures For All Areas of the Audit
  • Excellent Communication
  • Excel
  • SEC Client Experience

Affiliations

Bridging the Gap Launch


Accounting Society - Vice President - Fall 2022


LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/john-a-ayvas

Timeline

Assurance Associate

CohnReznick LLP
10.2024 - Current

FSO Assurance Intern

Ernst & Young
06.2023 - 08.2023

Assurance Intern

CohnReznick LLP
06.2022 - 08.2022

Accounting Intern

Lincoln Waste Solutions, LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021

MBA -

Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Central Connecticut State University