Shane Paulson
Riverside
Summary
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Experienced in-charge auditor supporting audit planning, execution, and reporting in public accounting, compliance-based auditing, and risk-based auditing. Background includes higher education audits, nonprofit audits, internal controls testing, GAAP reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Associate - UG/EBP
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
01.2021 - 2026
- Planned and executed compliance-based and risk-based audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance and firm methodology.
- Served as in-charge auditor on multiple engagements.
- Coordinated audit procedures and communicated findings with managers and clients.
- Performed internal controls testing and documented control design and operating effectiveness.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Prepared audit reports and supporting workpapers to meet regulatory and firm standards.
Audit Associate
Eide Bailly, LLP
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with various audit teams to plan and execute assurance engagements.
- Evaluated client financial performance using ratio analysis.
- Compared results with historical data and industry benchmarks.
- Prepared and edited financial statements and audit reports in conformance with GAAP.
Consultant
KREU Community Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided financial consulting services to a nonprofit organization.
- Supported budgeting, financial reporting, and operational analysis.
- Assisted with preparation and submission of federal grant applications.
Financial Aid Counselor
California Baptist University
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Performed weekly, monthly, and annual reconciliations for federal and state financial aid programs.
- Supported annual external audits and responded to auditor requests.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies to maintain program compliance.
- Reviewed tax forms and analyzed documentation for federal compliance.
- Helped successfully manage a university-wide program review.
- Developed policy and procedures manuals.
- Created marketing materials and managed incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Education
Master of Finance (M.Fin.) - Cybersecurity
Colorado State University
Denver, CO01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA01.2014
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in California and Colorado
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Timeline
Audit Associate - UG/EBP
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
01.2021 - 2026
Audit Associate
Eide Bailly, LLP
01.2020 - 01.2021
Consultant
KREU Community Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Financial Aid Counselor
California Baptist University
01.2012 - 01.2020
Master of Finance (M.Fin.) - Cybersecurity
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California Baptist University