1. Gin Liu
2024 E. Wilshire Ave. Apt. A, Fullerton, CA 92831 www.linkedin.com/in/ginliu
(714) 686-9032 liug@csu.fullerton.edu
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EDUCATION
Passed all four CPA Examinations (Completed in 5 months) Jan. 2014
Master of Science in Taxation, GPA: 3.41 Expected in Dec. 2015
California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, GPA: 3.80 Dec. 2012
California State University, San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
Study Abroad Program through California State University, San Bernardino Sept. 2008 – June 2010
Peking University & National Taiwan University China, Taiwan
EXPERIENCE
Tax Accountant Nov. 2014 – Present
Avago Costa Mesa, CA
 Assist in completing 30 individual state and federal tax returns filings
 Streamline 30 state apportionments and any supplement schedules
 Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and unclaimed property reports
 Extensively research the basis for tax positions using CCH
 Communicate regularly with IRS to clarify any tax discrepancy and negotiate tax penalties
 Gain exposure to various VAT, transfer pricing, and FIN 48 issues
Auditing Intern June 2014 – Aug. 2014
Ernst & Young Taipei, Taiwan
 Used advanced Excel function (pivot tables, v-look up) to sort financial data for audit purpose
 Examined and explored financial statement reports and documentation for over 3 projects
 Performed sampling for substantive tests of details of account balances
 Supported all area of responsibility within a 5 person audit team
Manager (Co-founder) Aug. 2009 – June 2014
Cutie Gifts, LLC Las Vegas, NV
 Generated over $9,000 of revenue on a monthly basis across the web and a storefront
 Reconciled bank accounts in QuickBooks with monthly statements
 Responsible for bookkeeping function including A/P, A/R, payroll, and inventory using QuickBooks
 Trained and supervised 3 employees, ensuring they maintain fastidious attention to detail
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Dec. 2007 – Present
California State University, Fullerton/San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
 Provided pro bono tax services to low-income families, elderly and disabled people
ASSOCIATIONS
 American Art Association - CFO, July/15 – Present
 Christian Fellowship - President, July/15 – Present
 Ballroom Dancing Club - VP, 2009
 Accounting Society, Jan/14 - Present
LANGUAGES AND SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
 Proficient in OneSource, Oracle, CCH, MS Excel, and QuickBooks
 Full professional proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin)