Background
for Kevin D. Smith
Education
Kevin D. Smith is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Brigham Young University in Provo,Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting as well as a Master of Accountancy Degree majoring in Information Systems with a 3.9/4.0 GPA. He received multiple distinctions and scholarships.
Auditor
Kevin D. Smith has experience with audits of small businesses and non-profit organizations and specializes in employee benefit plans. He has obtained expertise in the auditing and accounting standards and understands how to conduct efficient and cost effective audits. Kevin usually conducts the entire audit himself and provides the knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the audit without relying on lesser experienced auditors to perform the majority of the work. His firm’s structure allows the expertise of larger firms without the overhead costs.
Peer Reviewer
Kevin D. Smith has performed many system and engagment peer reviews for accounting firms and currently is a member of the California Society of CPAs Peer Review Committee. Kevin performed over 60 peer reviews last year and specializes in system reviews for companies who perform employee benefit plan audits.
CFO/Controller
Kevin D. Smith assists companies by providing CFO/controller services on a part time basis allowing smaller companies to leverage his extensive experience with financial and business processes, management skills and systems knowledge. Responsibilties include management of all aspects of the financial processes for the business including budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, tax reporting and financial systems. Current and recent industry experience includes charter schools, surgery centers and distribution companies.
Consultant
Kevin D. Smith spent 14 years implementing mission critical ERP applications at multinational corporations based throughout the U.S. He has extensive experience leading both functional and technical teams through all phases of the systems development life-cycle including planning, conference room pilots, gap analysis, conceptual design, business process re-engineering, detail design, programming, testing, implementation, and post production support. He has far-reaching experience with financial management, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, order processing, customer service, warehouse management and distribution logistics business functions. Industry experience includes healthcare providers, automotive parts distributor, process food manufacturers and distributors and consumer products retailers.
