CONTRACT 4939 CLOSEDAgreement No. 4939
Agreement No. 4939
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
2015 -2016 FISCAL YEAR ON -CALL SERVICES
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES is entered into
this 4th day of November, 2015, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal
corporation ( "CITY ") and MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES, a California Corporation
( "CONSULTANT ").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT for
CONSULTANT's services not to exceed four hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($450,000.00), unless the City Council appropriates amounts above that amount.
The sum(s) allocated for each of CONSULTANT's personnel shall be set forth in
duly executed Task Order(s). CITY will pay this sum(s) on the basis of the
hourly rates and cost reimbursement rates as specified in the attached Exhibit
"A," which is incorporated herein.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform finance, administration and accounting services
listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference. The
provisions contained in this Agreement will supersede any conflicting provisions
in Exhibit A.
B. The specific services required of CONSULTANT under this Agreement will
consist of the tasks and obligations defined in a Task Order approved by CITY
and CONSULTANT, in response to specific project scopes of work and services
requested by CITY. The Task Order will also specify, as applicable, performance
standards agreed upon by the CITY and CONSULTANT. Any duly executed and
approved Task Order will become a part of this Agreement. The standard form
for the Task Order is set forth in Exhibit `B."
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C. Consulting services required by CITY will be provided on an as- needed basis
with CITY determining and advising CONSULTANT as to when specific
services are required to be performed or completed by CONSULTANT.
D. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement and as set
forth in each approved Task Order, CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY
which lists the hours worked and hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs
(all as set forth in Exhibit `B "), the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during
the billing period, and the cumulative percentage completed for each task.
4. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii, Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
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A. The term of this Agreement will be for a period of twelve (12) months beginning
on October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016, except that the term will
be extended to the completion date of any Task Order in effect at the end of the
term of this Agreement.
B. The term of this Agreement and any Task Order may be extended as determined
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by the City Manager or by written amendment to the Agreement or any Task
Order.
C. The time allowed for CONSULTANT's completion of the services to be provided
in accordance with the provisions of any Task Order will be as set forth in the
Task Order.
D. When services are requested by CITY, CONSULTANT will commence the
requested services within a three -week notice period at any time during the term
of this Agreement. CITY may terminate this Agreement as stated in Section 13.
6. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. CONSULTANT will not perform any work for specific
project scopes of work and services under duly executed and approved Task Orders under this
Agreement until:
A„ CONSULTANT furnishes annual proof of insurance as required under Section 21
of this Agreement; and
K CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any approved Task Order in advance of
receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at
CONSULTANT's own risk.
7. TIME EXTENSIONS DUE TO DELAY. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes
beyond CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the
contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the City Manager within forty -
eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay
interferes with the Agreement's schedule. The City Manager will extend the completion date,
when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
8. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, or in any duly executed Task Order, consisting of additions, deletions, or other
revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such
changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or
credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with
written agreement between the parties.
9. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
10. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
11. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
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A. CONSULTANT's professional services will be supervised by the City Manager.
B. Specific individuals employed by or contracting with CONSULTANT, and
approved by the City Manager, will be assigned as Interim Finance Director,
Interim Fiscal Services Manager, temporary Payroll Technician, temporary Senior
Accountant, Accounting Apprentice, and any other positions listed in Exhibit A
and deemed necessary by the City Manager. With the exception of the Interim
Finance Director, whose duties are detailed in Agreement No. 4858, each of these
positions will be responsible for specific daily accounting operations defined in
the Task Orders. The Interim Finance Director is responsible for supervising the
Finance Department's day -to -day operations, and will maintain direct
communication with the City Manager.
C. Should the Interim Finance Director, Interim Fiscal Services Manager, temporary
Payroll Technician, temporary Senior Accountant, Accounting Apprentice, or any
other of CONSULTANT's personnel, be unable to complete his /her respective
responsibilities on any specific project assignment as set forth in the Task Order,
for any reason, he /she will be replaced by another qualified person approved by
the City Manager.
12. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
13. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement, or any
individual Task Order, at any time with or without cause. Notice will be in
writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement, or any individual Task Order, at
any time with CITY's mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty
(30) days before the effective termination date.
C. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
D. Should the Agreement, or any individual Task Order, be terminated pursuant to
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this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those
terminated.
E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
14. NOTICE OF BREACH AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE. Neither party will be deemed
to be in breach of this Agreement based on a breach that is capable of being cured until it has
received written notice of the breach from the other party. The party charged with breach will
have fifteen (15) days from the date of receiving such notice in which to cure the breach or
otherwise respond. If the circumstances leading to the charge that the Agreement was breached
have not been cured or explained to the satisfaction of the other party within fifteen (15) days
from the date on which the party received notice of breach, the non - breaching party may
terminate this Agreement.
15. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's
property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but
will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of
CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement,
or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
16. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or
City without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display
information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely
by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
17. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
. Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save
harmless and indemnify, including, without limitation, CITY's
defense costs (including reasonable attorney's fees), from and against
any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever,
brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by
any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or
wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of
CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or representatives, in
the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage
arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and
holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages,
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costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or
liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for
such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful
misconduct. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim
be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be
groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance,
CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with
counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or
otherwise.
B„ For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
D, The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 21, and any approval of
said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT
pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions
concerning indemnification.
18. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
19. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to
be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
20. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at
all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make
transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities.
CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least four (4) years
after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
21. INSURANCE..
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A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
J' . e of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Li!nrnii (colnbhied single)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under
said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary"
such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto.
Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88.
Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will
not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written
notice to City.
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
D. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the
insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or
is terminated ( "extended insurance "). Such extended insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising
out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or
agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies
of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance
must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
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required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's
expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate.
22. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any subcontractor while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must be of the proposed subcontractor and the terms of compensation. The
subcontractor for any specific project scopes of work and services will be listed in the Task
Order.
23. INCIDENTAL TASKS. When required by any Task Order, CONSULTANT will meet with
CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a
short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of
the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
24. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CTTY
City of El Segundo
Attn: Greg Carpenter
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
CONSULTANT
MV Cheng & Associates, Inc.
Attn: Misty Cheng
2021 Oakdale Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
25. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
26. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the State
of California may exercise the rights reserved for it under this Agreement to ensure compliance
with applicable California laws and regulations.
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27. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibits, sets forth the entire
understanding of the Parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There are two (2) Exhibits to this Agreement. This
Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent
successors and assigns.
29. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main
body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes
any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order
in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Proposal for Accounting Services with Proposed Hourly Rates & Resumes
B. Sample Task Order
30. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review
this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a
whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against
either Party.
31. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
32. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
33. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement,
agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection
with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by
facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the
same effect as an original signature.
34. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof
will be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such
covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph.
35. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
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36. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood,
explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or
other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate
without obligation of either party to the other.
37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity
to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its
financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability,
personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in
dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the
proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to
satisfy a public agency.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first hereinabove written.
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Misty Chengl
President and CEO
Taxpayer ID No. 47- 2730529
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October 28, 2015
City of E Segundo
350 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Sir:
Please accept this letter as MV Cheng & Associates Inc.'s proposal to your request for accounting
services for the City of El Segundo.
My firm, MV Cheng & Associates Inc., operates as an incorporated business within the State of
California, with my associates being sub - contractors of the firm. Having 20 years of experience in
municipal auditing, accounting, and finance in several cities, large and small, has allowed me to be able to
lend my expertise as a finance director to cities in need of financial help. I have served as Director of
Finance and Director of Finance and Administrative Services for several cities. Currently, I serve as the
Interim Finance Director for the City of El Segundo. In addition to the cities I serve personally, my sub-
contractors have worked in several cities on short and long term assignments ranging from Account
Clerk, Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Accounting Manager as well as serving on a long term basis
as contract staff. Myself, as well as all of my sub - contractors are former employees of municipal
government agencies. We bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our city clients, with a level of
professionalism and understanding of the culture of the political and city office environments.
With respect to the accounting services requested, I will be presenting four candidates. Below is a brief
synopsis of each and their rates. Please refer to the resumes attached for more details.
w Finance Director $110 per hour -Misty V. Cheng -20 years of municipal experience ranging from
auditor, accountant, finance director
Fiscal Services Manager $95 per hour -Ruby Carrillo Quincey -20 years of municipal experience
ranging as auditor, accounting manager, assistant finance director
• Senior Accountant $75 per hour - Jessica Chung -15 years of municipal experience ranging from
auditor, accountant
• Payroll Technician $35 per hour -Linda Golden -20 years of municipal experience ranging from
payroll specialist, payroll technician
• Accounting Apprentice $20 per hour -David Cunanan - College graduate, majored in accounting
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MV Cheng & Associates Inc., is a unique firm in that it employs predominantly only former city /special
district employees to work as sub - contractors in various cities on either a temporary/interim basis to long
term contract staff. We bring a wealth of municipal knowledge and expertise in financial accounting that
only city employees possess, yet we are consultants that can fill a void or bring change and improvement
to a city's finance department. Some of the sub - contractors are retired, some are in between full time
positions. Should a sub - contractor find a potential full -time position with the City, no additional fee
would be charged to convert the sub - contractor to be an employee of the City after expiration of the
contract between the City and MV Cheng & Associates Inc. The goal of MV Cheng & Associates Inc. is
not to make a huge profit, but to help cities with their needs in the finance department at competitive
rates. Thus, MV Cheng & Associates Inc. are Municipal Value Consultants!
Thank you for taking the time to consider my proposal for accounting assistance for your City. Should
you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (925) 963 -9996 or email me at:
Sincerely,
Misty V. Cheng
President & CEO
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LIST OF CLIENTS SERVED
All Temporary, Interim and Contract Staff Positions
City of Milbrae- Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant, September 2015 - Present
City of Lynwood- Senior Accountant, August 2015 - Present
City of El Segundo- Finance Director, Fiscal Services Manager, Senior Accountant, Payroll Technician,
Accounting Apprentice, May 2015 — Present
Beach Cities Health District- Finance Director, February — May 2015
City of Perris - Accounting Supervisor, April 2015- Present
Finance Director, July 2011— January 2013
City of Sierra Madre - Finance Director, August 2014 -April 2015
City of South Gate - Finance Director, September 2014 - January 2015
City of Rancho Palos Verdes - Accounting Manager, February — May 2015
City of Pasadena - Purchasing Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Deputy
Controller, February 2015 — Present
City of Bell- Junior Accountant, June —July 2014, February —May 2015
City of Wildomar, Account Technician, July 2012 - Present
Finance Director /Controller, September 2008 -April 2014
City of Los Alamitos- Accountant, March 2014 — December 2014
City of Pico Rivera, Senior Accountant, March 2014- January 2015
Accountant, March - August 2014
City of Colton, Finance Director, November 2013 — March 2014
City of Glendora, Accounting Manager, October 2013 — September 2014
City of Redlands, Accountant, February 2013
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City of San Gabriel, Accountant, Junior Accountant, December 2012 May 2014
City of La Puente, Accountant, November 2012— January 2013
City of West Hollywood, Accountant, April 2012 —Jan 2013
City of Indian Wells, Budget Analyst, March -April 2012
Central Basin Municipal Water District, Accountant, January-July 2012
Wildomar Cemetery District, Controller, Mar. 2011 — April 2014
City of Inglewood, Special Advisor to City Administrator, October 2009 —April 2010
City of Menifee, Finance Director, October 2008 — September 2009
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PROPOSED HOURLY RATES
FOR MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES
PROPOSED HOURLY RATES:
Finance Director $110
Fiscal Services /Accounting Manager $95
Revenue Manager $85
Purchasing Manager $85
Senior Accountant $75
Accountant $65
Junior Accountant $40
Account/Payroll Technician $35
Account Clerk/Specialist $30
Accounting Apprentice $20
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MISTY V. CHENG
Education: California State University, Northridge, CA
Master of Public Administration
Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Accounting, Minor: Business Administration
Experience:
September 2008 - MV Cheng & Associates — Pasadena, CA
Present President & CEO
City of El Segundo, May 2015 - present
Interim Finance Director
• Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance department
including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, business license, filming, utility billing, risk management
• Responsible for preparation of annual budget
Beach Cities Health District, February — May 2015
Interim Finance Director
• Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance department
including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll
• Responsible for preparation of annual budget
City of Sierra Madre, Aug. 2014 — April 2015
Interim Finance Director
Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance department
including general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, preparation of
ROPS
• Responsible for audit preparation and completion of CAFR
City of South Gate, Sept. 2014 — Jan. 2015
Interim Finance Director
• Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance, purchasing,
information technology divisions
• Responsible for completion of CAFR
• Member of the City's negotiating team for bargaining unit contracts
City of Colton, Nov. 2013 — Mar. 2014
Interim Finance Director
• Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance department
• Evaluate financial internal controls city wide
• Responsible for completion of CAFR
City of Wildomar, Dec. 2009 — Apr. 2014
Controller
• Responsible for providing 3 subcontractors to City for part time account
clerks and accountant
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, perform audit preparation, prepare
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CAFR, prepare internal control policies, all general ledger functions,
biennial budget
• Oversee and manage day to day operations of the finance department
and mentor /develop staff
• Provide oversight of contract Information Technology staff
• Responsible for implementation to new accounting software package
(EDEN)
• Responsible for restructuring health benefits plan, new employee
orientation, benefits administration
Wildomar Cemetery District, Mar. 2011 — Apr. 2014
Controller
• Prepare weekly cash receipts, accounts payable, journal entries, monthly
bank reconciliations, all general ledger functions
• Perform audit preparation
City of Perris, July 2011 — January 2013
Interim Finance Director
• Oversee staff of 9 employees on day to day operations including
accounts payable, accounts receivable /cash receipts, utility billing,
payroll for approximately 70 employees, general accounting, internal
controls, audit preparation, grants
• Prepared all necessary documents for RDA ABlx 26 and 27, oversight
of due diligence reviews
• Prepare annual budget, CIP budget, annual audit
• Oversight of LMD and CFD annexations /formations, bond issuance
• Responsible for investment of city funds
• Successfully launched the CSUN MPA cohort program in Perris
City of Inglewood, Oct. 2009 — April 2010
Special Advisor to the City Administrator
• Directed the preparation for 2 years of delinquent audits and oversaw
and managed day to day operations of the finance dept
• Assisted in developing and mentoring staff
City of Menifee, Oct. 2008 — Sept. 2009
Finance Director
• Responsible for entire accounting system including accounts payable,
cash receipts, payroll, developer accounts, preparation of treasurer's
reports, monthly bank reconciliation, budget, prepare internal policies,
audit preparation
• Responsible for implementation to new accounting software package
(EDEN)
• Responsible for human resources function such as new employee
orientation, benefits administration, created personnel files, implemented
PERS retirement program, 457 deferred compensation and health
benefits
City of Wildomar, Sept. 2008- Mar. 2009
Finance Director /City Treasurer
• Responsible for entire accounting system including accounts payable,
cash receipts, payroll, preparation of treasurer's reports, monthly bank
reconciliation, budget, preparation of internal policies, oversaw animal
shelter JPA project
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November 2004- City of Bell Gardens
August 2008 Director of Finance and Administrative Services
• Supervised and managed 3 divisions: Finance, Personnel /Risk
Management and Information Systems
• Oversaw staff of 10 employees on day to day operations including
accounts payable, accounts receivable /cash receipts, payroll for
approximately 200 employees, general accounting, internal controls,
CDBG financial reconciliation and reporting
• Prepared annual budget of $38 million (GF $24 million), annual
financial audit preparation, financial compliance with regulatory
agencies, participated in long term debt financing
• Directed the implementation of the upgrade to the new EDEN systems
accounting software
• Oversaw staff of 2 employees in human resources, risk management and
information technology
• Oversaw recruitment process, participate in union contract negotiations,
disciplinary/grievance process,
• Performed department reorganization, union decertification
• Served as City Treasurer, Hearing Officer, Purchasing Officer
August 2003- Self Employed —Brentwood, CA
November 2004 Government Finance Consultant
City of Bell Gardens, Aug. 2004 - Nov. 2004
• Assisted in audit preparation and provided general accounting services
• Responsible for oversight and preparation of compliance reports (public
safety MOE, SLESF report, Form C for MTA projects, state controller's
report, annual investment policy, monthly treasurer's report)
City of Yucaipa, Aug. 2003 — Oct. 2004
• Supervised and managed finance department employees, responsible for
tracking developer (engineering /planning) deposit accounts, CIP
projects, prepared month end bank reconciliation, implemented and
converted to a new accounting software package (EDEN)
City of Claremont, Mar. -April 2004
• Directed the implementation and conversion to a new accounting
software system (EDEN), prepared month end bank reconciliations
City of Benicia, Aug. 2003 — Jan. 2004
• Provided accounting services, audit preparation, prepared special reports
(appropriations limit, quarterly investment reports, public safety MOE,
fuel tax returns, TDA claim reviews)
August 2002- City of Rio Vista — Rio Vista, CA
July 2003 Director of Finance
Supervised and managed finance and transit staff on day to day operations
including accounts payable, accounts receivable, developer
receivable /payables, utility billing, payroll, all G/L functions
Supervised and managed the implementation and conversion to a new
accounting software package (EDEN)
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Responsible for audit preparation, implementation of internal controls,
budget preparation
Provided oversight for information technology systems
October 2000- City of Oakley — Oakley, CA
August 2002 Accountant II
Supervised and managed finance staff and reviewed all accounts payable,
payroll, and developer receivable /payables
Responsible for the entire accounting system, investingibanking transactions,
pension contribution reporting, year end close, interim/final audit
preparation, implementation and conversion to a new accounting software
package (EDEN)
Performed day to day operations including the month end bank
reconciliation, monthly reconciliation and interfacing permits module to
general ledger, preparation of all journal entries, quarterly investment
reports, update of annual investment policy, preparation of financial status
reports for COPS grant.
January 2000- City of Brentwood — Brentwood, CA
October 2000 Accountant II
Performed day to day operations including preparing journal entries,
reconciling general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers, balancing daily
cash, approving accounts payable disbursements, preparing monthly
departmental revenue /expense reports, preparing a policy and procedures
manual, performed internal audits of cash collection for various departments
and implemented cash procedures for the new city pool site.
June 1998- Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP - Pleasanton, CA
January 2000 Senior Accountant
• Managed and provided oversight of municipal and special district audits.
• Performed a variety of audit procedures and preparation of annual financial
reports for municipal, special district, school district and community college
district clients
June 1997- Maze & Associates - Walnut Creek, CA
Feb. 1998 Associate
• Performed a variety of audit procedures for municipal and non - profit clients.
Professional
Affiliations:
• City of Moreno Valley - Utility Commissioner Chair since July 2014
• Member of CSMFO, GFOA, CMTA
• Guest Lecturer for California State University, Northridge, Master of Public
Administration courses
• Former Board Treasurer and Compliance Officer of Clinico /SNIP LA 2008-
2013 (non - profit organization with 3 spay /neuter clinics in L.A. County)
• Member of City Club LA
RUBY CARRILLO, CPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Work
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City of Santa Barbara January 2015 — Present
Serve as Interim Accounting Manager. Perform the typical duties of the Accounting Manager
position, including quarterly financial analysis and review of City funds and preparation of written
reports to board and committees. Assist in updating payroll and fixed assets data related to the
implementation of new financial software (Mums), including updating City policies and procedures.
City of Bell (Seasonal- Interim and Year -end Audits) December 2013 — Present
Complete interim and year -end closing processes in preparation of audits for fiscal years 2012 -13,
2013 -14 and 2014 -15. Responsibilities include preparing general ledger reconciliations, journal
entries, audit schedules, and communicating with auditors. Assist in special projects related to the
implementation of new financial software (Springbrook). Prepared general ledger reconciliations,
audit schedules and other documents related to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, and
establishment of the Successor Agency.
City of Ventura December 2013 — April 2014
Served as Interim Assistant Finance Director /Accounting Manager. Supervised accounting staff and
the typical functions of an accounting department. Participated extensively in the implementation of
financial reporting software (Caseware), and the completion of the CAFR including the MD &A,
financial statements and note disclosures.
City of Santa Barbara (Seasonal- Year -end Audits) August 2013 — December 2014
Provided assistance during the year -end closing process in preparation of audits for fiscal years
2012 -13 and 2013 -14. Performed general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules,
and GASB 34 adjustments. Prepared the CAFR including the MD &A, financial statements and note
disclosures.
Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP March 2013 — June 2013
Completed the year -end closing process for fiscal years 2010 -11 and 2011 -12 for the City of Bell.
Responsibilities included preparing general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules,
and communicating with independent auditors. Recommended changes to policies and procedures
to improve internal controls in accordance with the State Controller's Office findings and
recommendations.
Accounting Manager
City of Santa Barbara August 2011— October 2012
Researched current laws, accounting standards, and local regulations to determine the impact on the
City's budget and financial reporting. Planned, organized, and supervised professional and clerical
staff that performed accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and utility billing.
Prepared interim financial reports and other written reports regarding financial issues, and presented
information to management, committees and boards. Participated extensively in the year -end
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closing process in preparation of the annual audit. Prepared the City's comprehensive annual
financial report (CAFR) that included the MD &A, financial statements and note disclosures.
Assisted departments during the budget process with financial analysis and multi -year forecasting.
Participated extensively in the preparation of audit schedules and other documents related to the
dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, and establishment of the Successor Agency.
Assistant Finance Director
City of Upland December 2001— March 2011
Responsible for managing the typical functions of a finance department. Planned, organized, and
supervised professional and clerical staff in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, budget, and grant accounting. Planned and participated in the year -end closing process and
preparation of the annual financial statements. Coordinated the preparation of the annual and mid-
year budgets including; revenue forecasting and expenditure projections, and analyzing fund balance
reserves. Managed the City's investment portfolio that included analyzing investment options and
performing transactions with brokers and financial institutions. Assisted in the administration of
debt financing including analysis of options and recommendation of debt issuance. Served as
project leader in transitioning to new service providers for banking, auditing, and operational audits.
Prepared written reports to management, committees, and boards.
Senior Auditor /Accounting Manager
Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company March 2000 — December 2001
Performed annual financial audits of cities and other governmental agencies. Applied auditing
procedures, analyzed general ledgers, and prepared financial statements and other compliance
reports. Provided recommendations to governmental agencies for the improvement of policies and
procedures related to financial operations and internal controls. Supervised senior and staff
auditors.
Finance Manager
City of La Puente February 1998 — March 2000
Prepared bank reconciliations, journal entries, and audit schedules. Prepared various regulatory
reports submitted to county, state, and federal agencies. Assisted in the administration, compliance
and financial reporting of all City grants. Participated in the calculation, analysis, and preparation of
the City's cost allocation plan and user fees.
El)1JCA`fl0N /C IrrJFiCAT1D1'
Certified Public Accountant — October 2002
California State Board of Accountancy
Master of Science in Accountancy — June 2007
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science in Accounting — June 1997
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Employment that provides a firsthand look into the financial aspect of the various industries, utilizes the tact that I've
developed through interaction in my past work experiences, and allows me to contribute my strong work ethic towards
an organization that challenges and develops my capabilities in an environment of mutual respect.
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES 99 QTR UNITS I GPA 3.75 SPRING 2015
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with degree in Business Administration: Accounting.
Related coursework: Intermediate Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Management.
Recipient of the Deloitte Alumni, Accounting Society, Kaplan CPA Review scholarships in 2014 and 2015.
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE I AA 136 SEM UNITS I GPA 3.29 SPRING 2013
• Major: Business Administration
Related coursework: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Business Law, and Business
Communications.
Experience
CVS PHARMACY I LOSS PREVENTION /CASHIER 116-3 6 HOURS PER WEEK FEB 2010 - NOV 2013
Worked with the Regional Loss Prevention Manager to present strategies for shrink reduction at the regional meeting.
Efficiently performed many functions within the store (i.e., customer service, inventory counts, training, and task
allocation among employees).
Reviewed and edited notes of weekly employee performance reviews for supervisors.
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL BOOKSTORE I TREASURER /CASHIER JUN 2005 - JUN 2008
• Tracked inventory levels, costs, and logistics throughout the school year.
Oversaw sales preparation and managed the sales team during peak business days.
Activities /Memberships
BETA ALPHA PSI, CSULA I MEMBER SPR 2014 - CURRENT
Acquired the skills needed to build and maintain relationships in a professional and casual environment.
Contribute a member's perspective during the decision - making process of officer meetings.
Perform community service through various organizations (i.e. Union Rescue Mission and LA Food Bank)
Contributed to the Financial Literacy team that competed in the Beta Alpha Psi, Western Regional Conference 2015.
ACCOUNTING SOCIETY, CSULA I MEMBER WIN 2014 - SPR 2015
Provide alternate ideas for workshops during officer meetings, increasing the value of weekly meetings.
Established a good understanding of proper communication for new members when networking.
Achieved "Loyal Member" status in spring 2014 for going above the minimum requirements for membership (i.e.
Participation in club events, interaction with incoming new members, and collaboration with club officers).
GCC BOXING CLUB I TREASURER /TRAINER
FAL 2012 - SUM 2013
Obtained school funding to support club activities through participation in student government meetings.
Increased membership of the club by 35% through promotion in prime locations throughout the campus.
Supervised the training of our members in compliance with the organization's liability waiver.
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Linda D.Gokden
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly qualified Payroll Technician with 20 years of extensive knowledge of government and private payroll
procedures and policies.
SKILLS
Process payrolls from time sheets to W2's
Maintain /transmit direct deposit, taxes, 401 k, 457
Federal/ Multi State Tax preparation
Created and update payroll manual
Able to work independently or as a team
Handle multiple projects, assignments & deadlines
Accruals, wage increases
EXPERIENCE
SOFTWARE
Eden & Munis/Tyler Technologies
SageAbra
PeopleSoft/Calif. State Controllers System
Millennium 3
Ceridian Tax System
Zurich Payroll & Tax System
Pay Choice
Payroll /Account Technician 08/15 -present temp
City of El Segundo, El Segundo, Ca. (Eden Tyler Technologies Software)
• Bi- Weekly payroll 250 + employees; calculate & input time sheets; handle employees payroll issues; enter daily
cash receipts, performed data entry of annual budget into EDEN, filing. (MV Cheng & Associates)
Payroll Technician 03113 - 9114 temp
City of South Gate, South Gate, Ca. (Eden Tyler Technologies Software)
• Bi- Weekly payroll 400 + employees; process new hires, deductions & garnishments; calculate &
input time sheets; check printing & distribution; handle employees payroll issues; Federal & State Tax
filing. Maintain/ transmit deduction & benefits. (IntelliBridge Partners)
Payroll Specialist 10112-2/13 temp
Netpay - Payroll Inc. /Torrance, Ca ( Pay Choice Software)
• Process Weekly, Bi- Weekly, Semi - Monthly & Monthly payroll for 150 clients; process new hire, deductions &
garnishments; research & analyze federal & state tax inquires; handled 30 -50 calls per day on payroll issues.
Payroll Administrator 04112 - 08/12 temp
LCT Management Inc. / THOMAS PROPERTIES, Torrance, Ca. ( SageAbra Software)
• Semi - Monthly payroll for 60 employees; process new hires, deductions, garnishment, benefits &
Workers' Comp file: calculate & input time sheets; upload GL file; handle all employee payroll issues;
Federal & State Tax filing. (FORTIS Resource Partners Inc.)
Payroll Technician II 06111 - 2112 temp
Calif. State University Dominguez Hills /Carson, Ca. ( PeopleSoft HR/ Calif. State Controllers Program PIMS)
• Monthly payroll for 1200 employees; review & input time sheets, new hires, deductions, accruals & garnishments;
process disability payments & final settlement payments; back -up front desk & phones.
Bookkeeping
Naja's Place, Redondo Beach, Ca.
• Enter Accounts Payable to Quick Books
Payroll Technician 06/06-11110 part time
City of Redondo Beach /Redondo Beach Ca. (Munis Software)
• Biweekly payroll for 700 employees; review & input time sheets; update & maintain all employees personal
information, deductions, accruals & garnishments; handle all employees payroll issues; Federal & State Tax filing,
Transmit benefit payments and maintain.
Education
Skyline College, San Bruno, Ca. / Business, Accounting & Advertising
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West High School, Torrance Ca.
JESSICA CHUNG, CPA
Relevant Experience
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• Provided accounting and consulting service for the City of San Gabriel and City of West
Hollywood.
• Conducted join audit with Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, PC for LACMTA
prop A and Prop C audit for three consecutive years 2009, 2010, and 2011, and other
audits.
• Conducted incurred cost audit of various City Center construction projects during the
year 2007 through 2010 for MGM Mirage. We performed the audit to ensure the costs
billed to MGM Mirage by various contractors were adequate and properly supported in
accordance to various contract agreements and regulations
• Provided accounting and consulting service for the City of Wildomar,
• Contracted to the City of Inglewood through Macia Gini & O'Connell LLP to provide
accounting and consulting services to the Finance Department for the City's multiple
years' audit preparation. Prepared various schedules and related adjusting journal entries
to record investment interest income, interest expenditure and interest payable for City's
bond accounts, bond issues and related bond issuing cost. Reconciled all the bank
accounts for the City and assisted in preparing City's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report.
Contracted to the City of Bell Gardens to provide accounting and consulting services to
the Finance Department in assisting the finance director in various areas in the
accounting department. Preparing various schedules and related adjusting journal entries
for the financial audit. Reconciled revenue and expenses accounts to ensure all revenue
received was properly accounted for and used for the CDBG program (the Community
Development Block Grant). Coordinated with the independent auditor during the CDBG
audit. Reconciled and Recorded journal entries for bond issued and related bond issuing
cost. Reviewed cash receipt and various general entries prepared by the accounting
manager. Reconciled all the bank accounts for the City and the Redevelopment
Commission. Reconciled various construction project funds related to the Los Jardines
Shopping Center, the Village Square Project, the Senior Housing of 72 units plus
Community Center, and the Ford Park Sports Complex.
• Provided the accounting and consulting services to Culver City. Assisted the accounting
manager in various areas such as reconciling cash in fiscal agent accounts and recorded
related journal entries.
Participated in financial audits of the cities of Fullerton, Pomona, Monrovia, Stanton, La
Mirada, Fountain Valley, Monterey Park, Palos Verdes Estates, Escondido, and Bell
Gardens.
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JESSICA (Continued)
Participated in financial audits for governmental and non - profit agencies including
Orange County Fire Authority, Yorba Linda Water District, California Avocado
Commission, West San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
Planned and in charged of financial audits for Metro Cities Fire Authority and Orange
County Hazardous Material Emergency Response Authority, and Health Care audit for
the Roque Center.
Planned and in charged of the Cash & Investment Agreed Upon Procedures of California
Avocado Commission, Gross Revenue Agreed Upon Procedures of American Golf
Corporation, and Air Quality Improvement Trust Fund audit for the City of Fullerton.
Performed analytical and daily processing in most areas of accounting while provided
accounting assistance to various cities:
o Contracted to the City of Carson to assist the accounting manager to calculate
the Arbitrage for CIP projects, calculate auto benefit for employees, and to
reconcile various grant accounts.
o Contracted to the City of Fullerton to assist the accounting manager for various
projects: audited check registers and payrolls, prepared year end general entries
for utility billing, accrued water, sanitation and trash revenue, allocated indirect
overhead expenses to CDBG & RDA funds, and prepare year end fixed assets
schedule.
o Contracted to the City of Glendora to assist the Finance Director for year -end
and month -end adjustments. Generated GASB 34 fixed assets infrastructure
reports and made the year end conversion journal entries.
o Prepared financial statements and footnotes for various audits.
Prepared production cost analysis including product profitability, production efficiency
for managerial decision - making for various clients.
Generated job order costing report & calculated standard factory overhead rates and
variable rates for various clients. Compared actual unit cost & standard unit cost for
product variance analysis. Prepared cost allocation schedule based on actual hour
spending.
Provided accounting and tax service for various clients in different industries, e.g.
medical clinics, restaurants, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, high technology and
consulting firms.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona