Kyan Micks
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Dedicated and driven Accounting student at the University of Guelph, pursing a CPA designation. Possesses a solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting concepts gained through coursework and practical experience. Seeking a opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while continuing to enhance practical skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accounting Intern
BDO
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared 20+ T1 individual tax returns, applying knowledge of current tax laws and utilizing software such as IFIRM, CaseWare and Workday.
- Collaborated effectively with staff located in offices across Ontario, enhancing productivity and fostering teamwork within the organization.
- Participated in a Step-Up case competition with three other interns, focusing on implementing software solutions to resolve challenges at a manufacturing company.
- Communicated effectively with clients to gather necessary information for tax return preparation to ensure a accurate and timely completion of tax returns.
- Organized and set up client portfolios for over 50 clients, ensuring efficient access to documents to improve workflow.
Sports Department Sales Associate
Canadian Tire Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered training for 2 incoming sports department employees, aiding them to develop critical skills needed for the job
- Was trusted to oversee every third weekend in the sports department and delegate tasks to co-workers
- Provided exceptional service to 20+ customers per day by assisting customers to find the right product, addressing customer inquiries, and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gordan S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2026
Skills
- Client Relations: demonstrated a commitment to excellent customer service while working at Canadian Tire Worked overtime hours during a storm to sell generators to customers resolving customer issues and addressing customer inquiries
- Tax Preparation: ensured accurate and timely completion of personal tax returns for 20 clients
- Positive communication skills: delivered a “great ethical dilemma” presentation to industry executives and achieved a 90% in the assignment
- Data Analysis: contributed and excelled in cleaning and organizing data in a group data analytics project Achieved the data analytics assignment award for earning above 80% (achieved 100%) on this project
- Leadership skills: Was recognized with the leadership award on the AA Peterborough Petes hockey team in 2019 Volunteered at a youth baseball camp (Edge Baseball Camp), leading groups of 10-15 kids in baseball drills and activities
Timeline
Tax Accounting Intern
BDO
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sports Department Sales Associate
Canadian Tire Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gordan S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph