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Michelle Nelson

Professional Experience:

More than 18 years of public accounting experience, specializing in audit, taxation, consulting and forensic accounting investigation.

Accounting and audit experience includes:

  • Performing and reviewing audit procedures
  • Managing the audit team
  • Preparing and reviewing of financial statements
  • Directing training for new professionals

Business valuation studies involve:

  • Marital dissolution
  • Commercial damage
  • Litigation
  • Buy-sell transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Estate and gift tax planning

Forensic accounting investigation provides support to attorneys and clients in the areas of:

  • Analysis of embezzlement schemes
  • Financial statement fraud
  • Asset misappropriation
  • Transaction reconstruction
  • Analysis of financial condition
  • Damage measurement

Specific industry experience includes:

  • Real estate
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Agricultural
  • Retail
  • Banking
  • Government
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Retirement Plans

Professional Accomplishments:

  • Developed a $1 million auditing and accounting practice for a predominantly tax firm.
  • Awarded certifications for Certified Valuation Analyst in 2002 and Certified Fraud Examiner in 2004
  • Designed and developed a quality control program for Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Served as internal inspection team in other firms.
  • Participates in American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) peer review program.

Education:

B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting, University of Nevada, Reno.
80 – 100 hours of Continuing Education each year in accounting, auditing, and consulting services.

Affiliations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Certified Fraud Examiner
State Board of Accountancy Qualifications Committee

Contact Michelle at mon@muncpas.com

Telephone: 916-929-0540
Fax: 916-929-0541


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