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Matthew Correa

Baton Rouge,USA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven accounting professional with hands-on experience at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors. Known for strong communication and collaboration skills that drive efficient team performance and client satisfaction. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with a proven track record of supporting audit objectives and contributing to successful client engagements. Experienced in internal auditing and financial data analysis through both academic training and real-world application.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
Metairie, LA
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted audit teams with planning, fieldwork, and documentation for various client engagements.
  • Collaborated with staff to execute audit procedures, including testing controls, and analyzing financial data.
  • Applied accounting knowledge from coursework and real-world scenarios to support audit objectives.
  • Utilized Excel to organize data, perform reconciliations, and streamline audit tasks efficiently

Assistant to the Property Manager

Nolaming Properties
New Orleans, USA
01.2017 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Real Estate
  • Property Maintenance: Contributed to the management of rental properties by executing lawn care and painting tasks for apartments during summers and breaks from school.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Upheld customer satisfaction by meticulously maintaining apartments and adhering to a punctual schedule for maintenance activities.
  • Property Enhancement: Played a pivotal role in enhancing property aesthetics and functionality, fostering positive tenant experiences, helping clinch prospective tenants, and aiding in retention.
  • Real Estate

Active Member

LSU Internal Audit Program
Baton Rouge, USA
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Case Studies Presentations: Worked on a team for a week-long intensive presentation series, analyzing real world business cases and presenting different audit topics to peers and professionals.
  • Cybersecurity Training (15 hours): Completed comprehensive training on cybersecurity risks, controls, and audit procedures. Gained insights into safeguarding sensitive financial and operational data.
  • Internal Controls Application: Applied logical reasoning to develop and evaluate internal controls for various business scenarios. Assessed effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Accounting - Minor: Internal Auditing

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2026

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data analysis
  • Internal auditing
  • Accounting principles
  • Financial analysis

Achievements And Involvements

  • Member of Ogden Honors College
  • Academic Scholars Award
  • Fall 2023 & 2025 Dean's List
  • LHSAA All-Academic Team 2022
  • Beta Alpha Psi

Affiliations

  • LSU Rugby Club Treasurer
  • Member of Ogden Honors College

Accomplishments

  • Academic Scholars Award
  • Fall Semesters 2023 & 2025 Dean’s List

Timeline

Intern

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
06.2025 - Current

Active Member

LSU Internal Audit Program
01.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant to the Property Manager

Nolaming Properties
01.2017 - 08.2024

Accounting - Minor: Internal Auditing

Louisiana State University