Isobel Tsang

University of Waterloo
3B Honours History, Arts and Business
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Skills and Credentials Summary

Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing personal and trust income tax projects
Exceptional time management skills developed by conducting multiple assurance engagements
simultaneously and satisfying strict deadlines
Excellent team communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated through conducting audit engagement
and review engagements in a team environment
Experienced with accounting software such as Taxprep and Caseware
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Word and HTML
Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic business environment as shown by previous work experience

Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Honours History, Arts and Business
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 2011 Present
H&R Block Tax Training School
H&R Block St. Clair W., Toronto, ON
January 2012

Work Experience
Business Management and Accounting Student Co-op
GAP Gemeinschaft fur Ambulante Pflege, Munich, GERMANY
January 2014 August 2014
Managed a 6-month project to establish a nursing home for the elderly and disabled in Munich
Managed company finances using not-for-profit accounting methods and software
Organized client appreciation events
Managed payroll services on a monthly basis through Microsoft Excel
Student in Accounts
Kwan Chan Law Chartered Accountants Professional Corporation, North York, ON
January 2013 April 2013
Performed audit and review engagements for accounts payable, sales and purchase transaction testing
Prepared fiscal year end Notice to Readers working paper files using Caseware, Excel and Caseview
Utilized tax knowledge to prepare over 50 personal and corporate tax returns using Taxprep and Caseware
Managed secretarial and administrative duties such as filing working paper files and answering client calls

Tax Preparation Co-op Associate

James N. Nushis Chartered Accountant, Toronto, ON
January 2012 April 2012
Prepared over 200 personal and trust income tax returns, T1s and T3s, using Taxprep software
Provided accounting services to self-employed business owners using Caseware, Caseview and Simply
Accounting
Utilized effective communication skills to obtain outstanding information from clients via telephone and email, attend meetings with clients and schedule appointments
Performed administrative duties such as electronic filing of taxes, payroll services and backup of computer
data onto discs

Volunteer Experiences
Accounting and Finance Orientation Week Team Leader
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 2011
Demonstrated leadership qualities by guiding students at the orientation opening ceremony
Improved teamwork skills by participating in game events
Clarified students questions about the Accounting and Financial Management program
Volunteer Room Supervisor and Student Ambassador
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
April 2011
Improved communication skills by acting as the liaison for catering services
Answered questions about the program of Accounting and Financial Management

Extracurricular Activities
Executive Leader of the Accounting and Finance Students Association Photography Committee
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 2011 December 2012
Utilized leadership skills to initiate the creation and development of the photography committee
Managed photography sessions with first year students
Improved communication skills by critiquing students photography
Marketing Committee Member of the Accounting and Finance Students Association
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 2011 December 2012
Developed creative ideas on how to market events through filming videos
Held interviews with prospective members of the Marketing Committee
Enhanced teamwork skills by collaborating with other members of the Video Team