Nikolas Emmer

Background

About Nikolas Emmer

I am a CPA with expertise in audit and assurance and experience in the following areas: BUSINESS ANALYSIS Analyzing budgets, estimates and projections and prepare variance analyses to support audit conclusions. Analyzing internal controls and processes and communicating suggested changes Analyzing and reviewing system conversions to ensure proper data transfer of financial information Analyzing cashflow and going concern estimates FINANCIAL REPORTING Preparing and auditing financial statements and related note disclosures under IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO reporting frameworks. Processing and recording financial transactions for notice to reader and bookkeeping engagements. Analyzing financial reporting standard changes and compliance with new standards Analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts with source documents. Analyzing and reviewing asset retirement obligation estimates for financial disclosure AUDIT Coordinating and liaising between client staff, external specialists, and audit team members. Designing, planning, and executing engagement specific audit procedures. Designing, reviewing, and conducting tests of internal controls. Preparing audit committee reports and communicating results. TAX Preparing personal and corporate income tax returns and supporting documents to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act. Researching income tax statutes and legislation to arrive at audit and return preparation conclusions. Analyzing and reviewing payments to legislative agencies in accordance with regulatory requirements. TREASURY AND INVESTMENTS Booking and allocating investment income for reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax return preparation. Liaising and collaborating with banks and brokers to obtain accurate and current financial information.