CPA Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Designated CPA with 7 years of experience in Canadian public practice, specialising in assurance engagements and corporate tax planning for private companies. Seeking an industry Controller or Senior Finance Manager role where I can apply my technical accounting expertise and advisory experience to drive business performance.

Key Skills to Highlight

• IFRS and ASPE financial reporting
• Assurance and review engagements
• Corporate tax planning and T2 compliance
• GST/HST and commodity tax
• Financial due diligence
• Internal controls assessment
• CPA Canada standards and ethics
• Client relationship management

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Led assurance and review engagement teams for 20+ private company clients with revenues ranging from $5M to $200M.
• Provided corporate tax planning advice on owner-manager remuneration strategies, estate freezes, and corporate reorganisations.
• Prepared complex consolidated financial statements under ASPE and IFRS, including business combination accounting.
• Supervised and mentored CPA students through the CPA Canada PEP program, reviewing files and providing technical coaching.
• Conducted financial due diligence for 5 M&A transactions, delivering quality-of-earnings reports to private equity clients.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting from a recognised Canadian university.

Relevant Certifications

• CPA designation (CPA Canada)
• In-depth Tax Course (Canadian Tax Foundation) — Level I & II