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Katherine Ho

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Audit Associate with a strong foundation in accounting and financial principles, with expertise in CaseWare. Proficient in analyzing company accounts to identify potential financial risks. Known for innovative thinking, adaptability, and exceptional accuracy. Dedicated to supporting company growth through effective interpersonal communication, superior time management, and adept problem-solving abilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Associate

RSM
01.2025 - Current
  • Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
  • Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices, and bank records.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending the required CPE annually.

Tax Accounting Intern

Bdo Usa
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
  • Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
  • Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual, and private foundation returns.
  • Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
  • Prepared US, multistate, and international tax returns for business clients.
  • Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
  • Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.

Audit Intern

RSM
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed an understanding of company audit methodology, approach, and tools while working under the supervision of licensed auditors.
  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes, and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
  • Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
  • Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Performed analytical review of audit documents such as payroll expenses.

Supervisor

Hot N Juicy Crawfish
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Assess staffing needs, recruit staff using online advertisements, selection, and interviewing processes, and hire and train new employees.
  • Developed tracking reports to monitor team performance; resolved escalated employee and customer concerns.
  • Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University
Las Vegas, NV
10-2024

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Leadership: Very Good
  • Customer Service: Excellent
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent
  • Multilingual proficiency
  • Interpersonal: Excellent
  • Accounting principles knowledge
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Financial records review

Languages

Cantonese: Excellent
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese: Very Good
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin: Very Good
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Audit Associate

RSM
01.2025 - Current

Tax Accounting Intern

Bdo Usa
02.2024 - 04.2024

Audit Intern

RSM
01.2023 - 10.2023

Supervisor

Hot N Juicy Crawfish
02.2017 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Western Governors University