Summary
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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Certification
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
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Brendan Desrosiers, CPA

Halifax

Summary

Tax professional with comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and compliance. Ensured accurate tax filings and provided valuable insights to optimize client returns. Collaborative team player with results-driven mindset, adaptable to evolving tax laws and client needs. Proven skills in detailed tax analysis and client advisory services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Preparer/File Reviewer

Wilde Timmons Michaud Inc.
02.2019 - Current
  • Prepared hundreds of T2, T3, T4 and T5 returns each year before their filing deadline.
  • Prepared hundreds of personal tax returns (T1's) in a timely manner during peak season.
  • Reviewed files for coworkers in a managerial role.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORER

APTIM SERVICES
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Worked in a team-based construction environment. Mainly responsible for the setup, planning and overseeing of supplied air operations; ensuring workers with tasks in hazardous environments were properly trained, competent and donning the proper gear to complete the task, while also standing by in case of emergency.

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

BRUCE & MONAHAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked independently on numerous Notice to Reader files, starting the clients file from the very beginning until finished to be passed on to a manager for review. Mainly worked with T2, T3 and T5 returns but have completed several T1 returns as well.

STUDENT ACCOUNTING INTERN

ROACH PERRY ANDERSON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assisted on T2 and T1 returns, as well as substantive testing on several audits. Was responsible for secretarial duties as well during vacation such as filing, taking and transferring calls, booking appointments and accepting payments.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
01.2016

CPA Designation -

CPA Atlantic School of Business
Halifax
11-2022

Skills

  • Proficient with Caseware, TaxPrep, Sage 50 (Simply), Quickbooks and Xero
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Academic and practical experience with ERP Systems (SAP)
  • Income tax preparation
  • Tax planning
  • Financial statement preparation

Accomplishments

  • Completed more than 140 individual tax returns during 2024's tax season.
  • Completed more than 100 corporate tax returns, compilation and review engagements during 2024's tax season.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CPA Designation achieved in February 2023

Timeline

Tax Preparer/File Reviewer

Wilde Timmons Michaud Inc.
02.2019 - Current

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORER

APTIM SERVICES
09.2017 - 02.2019

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

BRUCE & MONAHAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
10.2016 - 06.2017

STUDENT ACCOUNTING INTERN

ROACH PERRY ANDERSON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
05.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Cape Breton University

CPA Designation -

CPA Atlantic School of Business

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • KPMG Business Case Competition – CBU Representative (Halifax)
  • Grant Thornton Accounting Case Competition – 1st place (Sydney)
  • Member of CBU Business Society
  • CBU Dean’s List 2014-2016

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