Forensic Accounting and Tax Consulting Inc.
      * Tax Preparation of Individual, Partnership, S Corporation, C Corporation and Employment Tax Returns.
      * Representation before Federal and State Taxing Authorities.
      * Clearly provided advice and options to clients regarding Passive Activity Losses & other Tax Concerns & Questions.
      * Instructed Continuing Professional Education at Portland Community College, communicating complex tax code issues.

      * Instructed Courses in Accounting and Payroll Tax at Portland Community College
      * Adjunct Instructor at Portland Community College teaching Individual Tax.
      * Adjunct Instructor at Pioneer Pacific College teaching Payroll Accounting and Corporate Accounting, Fundamentals of Accounting, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting & Microcomputer Accounting .
      * Consulted with other accountants, resolving complicated federal tax issues.
      * Interviewed on the cable program, “The Portland Experience” and OPB radio program, “The Golden Years”

Internal Revenue Agent
Internal Revenue Service
1988 - 2004

      * Successfully accomplished audits for individuals, S corporations, midsize C corporations, partnerships and trusts, and abusive schemes utilizing solid research and strong computer skills.
      * Consultant to other agents regarding passive activities manufacturing and trust audit issues, resulting in increased efficiency and positive results.
      * Chosen among entire pool of IRS Revenue Agents as consultant to agents nationwide, successfully addressing questions involving one of the most complex Internal Revenue Code Sections (passive activities).
      * Instructed newly hired employees utilizing outstanding organization, presentation, communication and listening skills, enabling new Revenue Agents to confidently begin fieldwork.
      * Managed Revenue Agent group with 12 agents in five different locations, ensuring audits completed timely and accurately, as well as addressing individual concerns.

New York State Insurance Fund
Auditor
1986-1987

      * Audited books for policy holders, having determined proper filing and coding for workers’ compensation.
      * Analyzed payroll, cash disbursements, check books, general ledgers, financial statements, tax returns and contracts, ensuring correctness of personnel categorizations.

Speaking & Instruction
Diane teaches income tax at PCC. Diane has taught IRS new hires and continuing education classes for the IRS. She has also spoken before the Oregon Association or Tax Consultants, and teaches continuing professional education to other accountants.

Computer Skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PenSoft Payroll and LaCerte

Tax Representation
Diane is authorized to represent clients before the State and Federal Taxing Authorities

Education
M.S. Accounting
State University of N Y at Binghamton
Phillip M. Piaker Award for Excellence in Accounting

B.A. History, Minor in Education
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society