Chryl L.

Brown, CPA (636) 397-2016

3 Danson Drive (314) 898-3500 (c)
St. Peters, MO 63376 cb98a320@westpost.net
Tax Professional with proven skills in highly complex tax returns who constantly
strives to be knowledgeable in all areas of taxation. Passionate about underst
anding the business and current tax codes to assure optimum performance.
Key Competencies
Accounting Tax Accounting Financial Analysis
Training Data Analysis Financial Research
Staff Development Corporate Planning Problem Solving
FAS 109 Tax Research Sec. 199

Work History
and Selected Achievements

Melman, Alton & Company LLC, Clayton, MO 2010 Present

www.melmanalton.com
Temporary position
Preparation and review of individual, business and trust tax returns. Various t
ax research projects.
Contracted for tax season, asked to continue to assist firm
Recognized for excellent workpapers
Recognized for tax research abilities

Huber Ring Helm & Company, PC, St. Louis, MO 2008 2009
www.hrh-advantage.com
Supervisor
Responsible for the review of complex business and high net worth individual tax
returns. 2 direct reports
Increased tax savings while reducing exposure for key client
Retained key client for the firm while performing ahead of schedule
Retained client with serious billing issues
DFK International Tax Committee member

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Brown Smith Wallace, LLC, St. Louis, MO 2003 2008
www.bswllc.com
Supervisor
Responsible for the organization and scheduling of tax work, client contact and
budgeting for middle market clients. 5 direct reports
Developed a two year tax strategy for client creating after tax savings to shar
eholders of $600,000
Executed strategy of increasing basis by $5 million creating a permanent tax sa
vings to shareholders
Identified $115,000 in unrealized tax credits to offset tax liability of an S C
orporation
 Developed a LIFO tax strategy for a client allowing deferral of $200,000+ of in
come and $80,000 in taxes
Managed IRS and State tax audits for client companies

Mueller, Prost, Purke & Willbrand P.C., St. Louis, MO 1999 2002
www.mppw.com
Senior Accountant
Assistant Team Leader for the Real Estate and Homebuilder team working on tax re
turns, compilations and reviews for large homebuilders, real estate developers a
nd managers 3 direct reports
Developed and implemented employee recognition program
Created and implemented a new product that provided cost segregation as a valu
e added service
Set record for team actual vs budget hours recorded
Coordinated IRS and State tax audits for client companies
Robert Olsen and Company, St. Louis, MO 1994 1999
www.robertolsenonline.com
Staff Accountant
Education
Masters of Taxation 12 hours Fontbonne College
Associates in Accounting St. Louis Community College (4.0 GPA)
B.S. Radio/TV/Film Management&Production Texas Christian University
Computer Proficiency
ProSystems Tax Software Peachtree Complete Accounting Software
Engagement Audit QuickBooks Pro Accounting
Prosystems Document RIA Checkpoint Research
Sage (FAS) Depreciation Software Superforms
PPC Research Library CSA Accounting Software
XCM Software BNA Research Software