Daniel Lin

About Daniel Lin

I am a CPA with six years of hands-on accounting experiences along with BBA & MBA degrees…

Experience

1. Staff Auditor

   EY

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Plan and perform Financial Statement audit procedures for a publicly traded investment bank and broker-dealer, in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (“GAAS”) • Conduct SOX walkthroughs, controls and substantive testing procedures for high-risk areas including advisory revenue, collateralized loan obligation and loan loss reserve and present findings to the team • Audit areas consist of analysis of compensation arrangements, brokerage revenues and commissions, fixed assets, expenses, stockholders’ equity and earning per share calculations • Plan audit procedures including the assessment of materiality, multi-location scoping, identification of key risks and analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations • Detected material misstatements in ASC 606 revenue recognition, resulting in a restatement of 10K and design/operating control deficiencies leading to implementation of new SOX key controls • Review 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings to ensure compliance with guidance set forth by regulatory bodies • Oversee work performed by Global Delivery Services and interns in areas including process walkthroughs, financial statements tie-outs and SOX 404 test of controls • Demonstrated a high level of personal skills when interacting with the client at all levels, including the Financial Reporting Controller, Head of SEC Reporting and various accounting contacts • Perform testing procedures to verify accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions including sample testing, reconciliations, and other procedures to ensure effective functioning of controls • Engaged in ongoing learning and development activities to enhance knowledge of auditing standards, industry-specific regulations, and emerging best practices.

Education

• Pace University

  BBA, Accounting/Public

  2011 — 2015

• Pace University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting/Public

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Quickbooks
• Auditing
• Analysis
• Time Management
• Outlook
• Research
• Teamwork
• Analytical Skills
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Invoicing
• Strategic Planning