W. Cole HOPKINS
Laramie,Wyoming
Summary
CPA candidate and recent graduate with foundational knowledge in auditing and wealth management gained through academic projects and hands-on experience in the internship setting. Demonstrates collaborative aptitude, as well as strategic problem-solving abilities and time-management skills. Fully prepared to start a career in accounting and make meaningful contributions to the professional and social landscapes of the workplace.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Intern
Haynie & Company
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process
- Assisted in the preparation of high-quality audit workpapers, maintaining attention to detail and organization throughout each engagement
- Maintained open lines of communication with both clients and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and resolution of any concerns that arose during audits
- Provided assistance in researching complex accounting issues encountered during the process of non-profit and government audits
Accounting Research Assistant / TA
University Of Wyoming - Accounting Dept.
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for research projects
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis and helped develop surveys and survey distribution techniques
- Graded assignments and aided students with the understanding of accounting principles from intermediate to grad-level courses
- Collaborated with research scientists across institutions to design and execute experiments
Financial Advisory Intern
Markle Financial LLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Drafted reports on stock and bond health for periodic client communications
- Prepared comprehensive allocation reports for both management and senior advisors
- Composed organization's Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for onboarding of high-profile clients, both corporate and non-profit
- Aided constructive forecasting by assisting with financial model development
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocations for financial transparency and balance within client portfolios
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming
Laramie12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wyoming
05.2023
Skills
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data Interpretation
- MS Office Suite
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Accounting / Psychology Research Reporting
- Questionnaire / Survey Development
- Business Literature Reviews
- Highly Developed Technical Writing
Accomplishments
UW Accounting Program Excellence Award | 2024
Trustees Scholarship | 2019 - 2023
4.0 GPA in Master's Program
UW President's List | 2x
UW Dean's List | 6x
Certification
- Bloomberg Terminal Certification | 2022
- Wall Street Prep MS Excel Certification | 2022
- FINRA Series 65 Licensure | 2022 | Inactive
Clubsandorganizations
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
- Sigma Nu Fraternity - Epsilon Delta Chapter
- Associated Students Interested in China (ASIC) Club
- Financial Management Association (FMA) Club
Languages
German
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Audit Intern
Haynie & Company
05.2023 - Current
Accounting Research Assistant / TA
University Of Wyoming - Accounting Dept.
12.2022 - 05.2023
Financial Advisory Intern
Markle Financial LLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wyoming
- Bloomberg Terminal Certification | 2022
- Wall Street Prep MS Excel Certification | 2022
- FINRA Series 65 Licensure | 2022 | Inactive
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