Calvin Choi CPA, CIA, EA

Internal Auditor (Jan 2019 – Present)

New York State Unified Court System (www.nycourts.gov), New York, NY

• Performed field audits of courts and agencies within the Unified Court System for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of internal controls over financial and operational activities and information systems; determining compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and determining the court or agency’s ability to perform its program efficiently and effectively

• Designed and performed substantive tests to determine the reasonableness of both financial and non-financial court-related reports and corroborated management’s assertions

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Internal Auditor (Apr 2018 – Jan 2019)

American Express GBT (www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com), Jersey City, NJ

• Performed the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance through systematic and risk-based methodology

• Validated that management has addressed gaps identified through audit findings with sustainable remediation activities and projects

• Performed continuous monitoring of the company as it relates to enterprise risk management, and asset and liability management

• Drafted and published audit reports based on issues identified during the audit process

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Forensic / Litigation Accountant

Taylor and Lieberman,  Los Angeles, CA (Jul 2017 - Present)

Combined the accounting knowledge with investigation skills in various litigation support and forensic accounting settings

• Executed forensic and performance audits on litigation projects involving family law

• Discovered and performed the calculation of spousal and child support, division and characterization of assets, business valuations, tracing of separate property; becoming an expert witness where you have to testify on the stand for cases that go to trial.

• Prepared gross cash flow available for support, community property balance sheets, tracing of assets, business valuations, real estate apportionments, stock options, pension plan allocations, reimbursements and other tax and accounting analyses necessary in family law forensic accounting matters.

• Participated/Testified in negotiations, neutral assignments, mediations, arbitrations and trial as necessary or warranted

 

Experienced Audit Associate

Macias Gini & O’Connell (www.mgocpa.com),  Los Angeles, CA (Jul 2015 – Jul 2017)

Added the credibility to financial statements and ensured shareholder confidence through audit process.  The firm is 6th fastest growing, and recognized as one of top 100 CPA firms in U.S.   

• Applied audit procedures and reviewed financial statements to ensure all material account balances are within allowable range; in accordance with the engagement objectives, budgeted time frame, and appropriate standards

• Assessed and identified the internal control strategies on required compliances, predicting the level of fraud risk on policies and procedures used to evaluate / analyze the potential profit/loss impact on the financial statements

• Performed analytical procedures / analysis to obtain assurance in respect to clients’ financial statement assertions

• Developed & maintained productive working relationships with client personnel, demonstrating professionalism in the client's environment; leading to more efficient audit process

• Supervised & oversaw staffs by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

 

Operation Analyst

Coway-USA, Inc.(www.coway.com), Los Angeles, CA (Jul 2011 – Jul 2015)

Utilized the accountancy knowledge in planning and evaluating revenue opportunities for a multinational firm worth $2.5 billion

• Managed monthly P&L (Profit & Loss) review to ensure maximum profitability of establishments is achieved by increasing the quality of customer service while minimizing the amount of cash that has to be invested in the working capital (payables, inventory, and receivables)

• Negotiated contract terms & compliances with fortune 500 clients such as: Amazon.com; Bed Bath & Beyond; & Costco

• Integrated multiple sources and created financial modeling to ensure the cleanliness, accuracy and completeness of data

• Tracked key performance indicators (KPI) and collaborated with cross-functional teams for continual improvement in sales process to drive growth; resulting in 38% cost reduction in logistics and over 10% increase in gross profit of U.S. operations

 

Purchasing Analyst

Wisehype, Inc., Santa Clara, California (Mar 2009 – Jun 2011)

Oversaw the development and negotiation of contracts, monitoring of contractual payments and operational procedures

• Generated and analyzed financial and non-financial business performance reports on demand and reconciled the variance

• Purchased materials and services in accordance with procedures by interpreting the vendor agreements and regulations

• Maintained Purchase Order (PO) processing system and other ad-hoc reporting tasks as required

• Monitored sales performance to evaluate whether the planned method of delivering goods & services it meeting company’s goals

• Created key sales planning activities and published year-end budgets, forecasts, break-even point analysis, and quota plans