Matthew Davis, CPA
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Governmental Audit Manager with extensive experience at Smith & Newell CPAs, adept at enhancing audit efficiency through risk-based strategies. Proven track record in compliance assessment and financial statement analysis, ensuring adherence to GAAP and Uniform Guidance. Detail-oriented and dependable, consistently delivering high-quality audit results while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
Smith & Newell CPAs
07.1998 - 11.2025
- Led audit teams in financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
- Developed and implemented risk assessment procedures to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reviewed audit reports for clarity, consistency, and adherence to firm policies before client presentation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various opinion units within governmental entities.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on the accrual and modified accrual bases.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-1996
Skills
- Reviewing financial statements
- Reviewing audit documentation
- Risk evaluation
- Compliance assessment and evaluation
- Report preparation
- Knowledge of GASB and Uniform Guidance
- Analytical problem-solving
- Financial statement analysis
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Detail-oriented approach
- Dependable performance
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Audit Manager
Smith & Newell CPAs
07.1998 - 11.2025
BBA - Accounting
Harding University