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CPA Exam Status
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Max Gardner

Decatur,AL

Summary

CPA Eligible professional with experience in financial auditing and tax return preparation. Former Student-Athlete with a strong work ethic and reliable skills in leadership, commitment, and communication.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Federal Audit Associate

KPMG
2025.08 - Current

- Perform substantive audit testing on financial statement accounts to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

- Prepare and maintain detailed audit workpapers in accordance with firm methodology and Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

- Assist in evaluating internal controls, assessing risks, and performing walkthroughs across multiple process areas.

Tax Intern

Warren Averett LLC
2024.01 - 2024.04

- Prepared federal and state tax returns for clients.

- Developed skills in account reconciliation, journal entries, GAAP, and overall abilities necessary for a future accounting career.

Education

Master of Science -

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
2025-07

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Huntingdon College
Montgomery
2024-05

CPA Exam Status

Currently passed 2/4 CPA exams with plans to complete all exams in April 2026.

- Passed FAR exam (August 2025)

- Passed ISC exam (October 2025)

- Scheduled AUD exam (February 2026)

- Scheduled REG exam (April 2026)

Activities & Achievements

- Member of the Huntingdon College Men's Basketball Team (2020-2024)

  • Team Captain (2021-2024)

- Member of the University of Montevallo Men's Basketball Team (2024-2025)

- Becker Campus Ambassador for Huntingdon College

- Accounting Club Leader over Marketing and Club Historian

- Received the 2023-2024 ASCPA Accounting Achievement Award 

- Received the Searcy Academic Scholarship at Huntingdon College

- Received the Jane Williams Scholastic Award

Timeline

Federal Audit Associate

KPMG
2025.08 - Current

Tax Intern

Warren Averett LLC
2024.01 - 2024.04

Master of Science -

University of Montevallo

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Huntingdon College
Max Gardner