I am an Assurance Associate with the Financial Service's Group at BDO, USA LLP's New York Office. A graduate of Northeastern University in Boston and Haverford College in Philadelphia. I have accumulated a number of years of experience working in the accounting industry with not for profit, retail, small businesses, housing cooperative, and financial service entities . I have also done research in to urban design and development, retail marketing, and small business development. I aim to be diligent and add value, professionalism, and accuracy to my work and interests.

Assurance Associate @ From October 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Greater New York City AreaAudit Intern @ • Winter Audit Intern in the Financial Services Group at BDO USA, LLP • Audited hedge funds with varying levels of structural complexity, and both large and small amounts of assets under management. • Performed tests of net assets, journal entries, portfolio holdings, as well as other significant areas of risk. From January 2014 to March 2014 (3 months) Greater New York City AreaStaff Accountant @ • Provided clients with auditing, accounting system, and tax preparation services. • Lead teams of accountants performing compliance testing for audits. • Set up computer accounting systems for not for profit clients. • Performed tax preparation services for not for profits, housing cooperatives, small businesses, and individuals. Including preparation of Form 990, state and federal payroll tax forms, and income tax forms. From August 2010 to April 2013 (2 years 9 months) Greater New York City Area

Master's degree, Accounting and Business/Management @ Northeastern University From 2013 to 2014 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Growth and Structure of Cities @ Haverford College From 2006 to 2010 Bronx High School of Science From 2002 to 2006 Walter Joseph is skilled in: Accounting, US GAAP, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, ATX, Project Planning, New Business Development, Accounting Systems, Financial Accounting, Nonprofits