Michael S. A. Taccone - Lawyer/CPA/Government Con
MBA Finance Government Consultant
Toronto,ON
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer /CPA Manager
VanThache,jd,dd,mba,cpa,ll.m llp[eu]
01.2020 - Current
- Review and drafted legal documents, such as contracts and wills.
- File appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests.
- Explain technical aspects of legal matters in an understandable manner to non-lawyers.
- Represented clients in court proceedings by examining witnesses and presenting evidence.
- Negotiated settlements of civil disputes between parties.
- Counseled clients on various matters related to their legal rights and obligations.
- Regularly updated clients on progress made towards resolution of their cases.
- Investigated facts to determine causes of action and prepared statements of claim or defense accordingly.
- Prepared cases for trial by researching case law and preparing arguments.
- Interpreted statutes, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Maintained accurate records related to each case handled.
- Provided guidance on compliance with applicable laws to ensure that businesses are operating within the bounds of the law.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various aspects of case preparation.
- Researched new developments in the field of law in order to maintain professional knowledge base.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and court decisions.
- Attended hearings in order to present evidence or make arguments before judges or juries.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for clients.
- Performed reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved processes or technology implementations.
- Assisted clients with their cash flow forecasting needs.
- Reviewed client's financial records and prepared tax returns.
- Evaluated current accounting practices against industry standards and best practices.
- Prepared budgets, forecasts, cost analyses and variance reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in IFRS, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and other regulatory requirements affecting the preparation of financial statements.
- Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with GAAP principles and regulations.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Produced accurate and compliant financial statements, reports, documentation and budget frameworks.
- Prepared and monitored the company's budget, comparing actual performance with budgeted forecasts.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, perform variance analysis, and recommend financial actions.
- Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis on new projects and investments to guide strategic decision-making.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
Education
MBA - Chartered Professional Accountancy
Gleim Accounting Review/Ryerson University
05-2020
J.D.
U of T
05-2020
LL.M - Legal Laws Master
U of T
05-2017
Master of Science - Life Sciences
U of T
06-2007
Skills
- Case interpretation
- Trademark infringement
- Arbitration and litigation
- Mediation
- Legal Advisory
- Client Counseling
- Analytical Reasoning
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Discovery and Document Review
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Legal Research and Review
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Real Estate Law
- Analytical Skills
- Client Representation
- Civil Law
- Decision-Making
- Corporate Law
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Analytical Thinking
- Commercial Real Estate
Timeline
Lawyer /CPA Manager
VanThache,jd,dd,mba,cpa,ll.m llp[eu]
01.2020 - Current
MBA - Chartered Professional Accountancy
Gleim Accounting Review/Ryerson University
J.D.
U of T
LL.M - Legal Laws Master
U of T
Master of Science - Life Sciences
U of T
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