Gandhi
Finance and Accounting
Deloitte
M&A Advisory Summer Analyst (June 2024 – July 2024)
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Performed due diligence and comparable company analysis for a $600 million buy-side M&A transaction
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Presented acquisition recommendations based on valuation summary, historical performance, management, industry outlook, and client base of two targets
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Applied the design thinking framework to solve youth community engagement challenges of a 6,400-person not-for-profit organization by soliciting stakeholder goals, conducting user empathy mapping, and iteratively testing solutions
ARCC Consulting – Accounting and Tax Solutions
Winter Intern (December 2023)
This experience at ARCC Consulting provided invaluable exposure to diverse financial, operational, and legal aspects of business management at a tax, accounting & business services firm. Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills were developed, while gaining practical and hands-on experience in client project management and workflow optimization. The experience prepared me to be detail-oriented, adaptable, and results-driven to meaningfully contribute to a team.
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Financial Analysis & Reporting (Tax and Audit):
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Review and analysis of financial statements (P&L, BS, CFS)
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Tax return preparation process & review, including Forms 1040, W2, 1099, 1120, 1065; Schedules C, K1s, K1Ps; and state, federal, & international filings.
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Calculation and application of tax credits, rebates, and incentives.
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Operational Efficiency & Compliance (Advisory and Assurance):
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Implementation of internal process trackers, templates, and accountability metrics
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Reconciliation of A/R, A/P, inventory, loans, credit cards, and bank accounts
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Development and enforcement of transaction categorization using account rules in QuickBooks Desktop.
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Project Management & Client Support:
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Various client-facing projects included:
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Trusts (simple and complex) and estate asset management. Included tax returns and legal consultants.
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A/P, A/R aging analysis and inventory account reconciliation to generate improvement strategies.
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Management of an account containing a settlement from a disability lawsuit.
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Additional Skills:
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Gained exposure to various legal entities (S corp, C corp, LLC, partnership).
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Learned about PPP loan forgiveness procedures and IRS OIC programs.
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Managed paper shredding process to ensure data security compliance.
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Assisted with bill pay using physical checks.
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Gained exposure to Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks Desktop
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