Michael Lipura

MICHAEL LIPURA CPA, REB, ACPA, CMC, CrFA ABOUT ME I am an accountant with high-level of curiosity and passion at work. I have solid experiences in international financial reporting standards and Philippine taxation having the chance to work for both local and foreign firms. CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REAL ESTATE BROKER ASEAN CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT CERTIFIED FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT BOA ACCREDITED EXTERNAL AUDITOR COOPERATIVE ACCREDITED EXTERNAL AUDITOR PHILIPPINE TAX PRACTITIONER XERO AND QBO CERTIFIED ADVISOR TECHNICAL SKILLS - Bookkeeping (Xero, QBO, Miscrosoft Dynamics Business Central) - Financial reporting (Fathom, Futrli) - Financial analysis - Audit and compliance review - Digital accounting - Data management - Tax preparations (i.e. GST,VAT) - Independent research abilities - Content developer LET'S CHAT: Email:-Address: CSA II, Alunan Avenue, Koronadal South Cotabato 9506, Philippines Whatsapp/Viber: - Skype:https://join.skype.com/invite/NpbxB DSRxcqU REFERENCES: Florie Jane Hiceta Gumapac, CPA --IRIS Randy Tomaro, CPA--Accountant, Air Accounting Pty Ltd AU Maria Adela Krisha R. Medrano, CPA--UAT/MAK BOOKS I completed my academic requirements for Master of Science in Accountancy and in the business of helping owners read beyond their numbers. I am also engaged to servant leadership with several non-profit entities such as Philippine Institute of CPAs South Cotabato Chapter, Association of CPAs in Public Practice Southern Mindanao Region, and Shield Pinas serving in different capacities. WORK EXPERIENCE Audit and Tax Compliance Manager JSC AND CO., CPAS (Philippine member firm of IC and Partners global network) https://www.jillsantos.com/ - Supervised more than 10 CPAs in an internal audit engagements - Assisted clients in financial reporting and tax compliance - Advised start-ups on business registrations, incorporations, and tax planning - Performed external audit to private companies, cooperatives, and non-profit Accounting Technician for Accounting Firms SIMPLEKEEP - BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FOR BUSINESS (Based in Los Angeles California) https://www.simplekeep.co/ TRANSPARENCY BUSINESS SERVICES (Based in Sydney, Australia) http://www.transparencybs.com.au/ - Handled the end to end bookkeeping of clients - Performed bank reconciliations and maintained supporting schedules - Computed and prepared working paper for stock compensations - Executed bank payments and contacted clients for issues - Prepared financial reports and analysis - Filed and published tax returns and payrolls. Other Work Experience/ Project Engagements Account Manager, Taxanista (Arizona, USA) Accountant, ASL Advisory (Singapore) Accountant, Strawberry Solutions (Australia) Accounting Coordinator, Decypher Technologies Accountant, Thornton and Baines (UK) Accounting Assistant, ECOM CPA Content Developer in Accounting, Course Hero Consultant, MSL Tax and Accounting Top Rated Freelancer, Upwork VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Independent Director, Rural Bank of Norala Inc. (2021-Present) VP for Professional Development, Philippine Institute of CPAs South Cotabato Chapter -) Executive Vice President, Association of CPAs in Public Practice Southern Mindanao Region (2022) President, Philippine Institute of CPAs South Cotabato Chapter -) Member of Technical Working Group, Proposed Audit Manual for Small Philippine Practitioners Reviewer, Sustainability Reports of Publicly Listed Companies in Philippines Audit and Compliance Officer, Shield Pinas (An Non-Government Organization) Facilitator, USAID sponsored Bookkeeping Workshops for Social Enterprises