Amit Kohli, CPA

56 Montalban Drive, Fremont, CA 94536 * (510) 894-3388

ak46c668@westpost.net
Objective
To leverage my experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to excel in a senior a
ccountant role leading to more significant management responsibilities with grea
ter challenge and reward.
Education
California State University, Hayward
B.S. Business Administration, concentration in Accounting, September 2005
Accounting GPA: 3.95 Overall GPA: 3.905
Honor's List at CSU Hayward, Fall 2003 - Summer 2005
Dean's List at Ohlone college, Fall 2001 - Summer 2003
Certified Public Accountant, California Board of Accountancy
May 2010, Certificate No. 108164
Since I left PwC, I traveled abroad, obtained my CPA license and began consultin
g Teranetics, a private semiconductor Company that recently exited the developme
nt stage.
Leadership Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 09/05 - 04/09
Senior Associate, San Jose, CA
* Increased responsibilities included leading audits and quarterly reviews in ac
cordance with GAAS and/or PCAOB standards for private companies Panasas, Inc. (S
oftware) and Alverix, Inc. (Medical Devices) and public company Mellanox Technol
ogies, Ltd. (Semiconductor, Ticker: MLNX) with parent company in Israel, subsidi
ary in US and 2008 total consolidated revenues of $108M and assets of $245M at D
ecember 31, 2008. Also led audit for venture capital firm Woodside Fund with hu
ndreds of millions of assets under management.
* Extensive knowledge of Securities and Exchange reporting and GAAP (including b
ut not limited to accounting for consolidation) due to significant involvement i
n audits and quarterly reviews in connection with Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.'s
Initial Public Offering S-1 filings and subsequent S-8, 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K filin
gs between 2006 and 2009.
* Gained knowledge of SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, due to senior role
on financial statement audit of Panasas, Inc. for its fiscal year ending June 3
0, 2008.
* Led and facilitated audit procedures of international reporting and supporting
offices, PwC Israel and Taiwan, respectively, in conducting audits and quarterl
y reviews of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.
* Led meetings with managers, partners and/or clients for audit and review engag
ements to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
* Managed client relationships and project economics during engagements to ensur
e of efficiency and effectiveness and promptly alerted management of any overrun
s, reasons for such and additional billings requiring negotiation with the clien
t.
* Responsible for review of audit reports and work papers of direct reporting as
sociates and domestic and international PwC offices to ensure sufficiency.
* Provided coaching, training, feedback and mentoring to less experienced associ
ates.
* Prepared audit memos as demanded by audit managers pertaining but not limited
to FAS 52, Foreign Currency Translation, FAS 123R, Share-based Payment, FAS 131,
Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, FAS 133, Ac
counting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, FAS 157, Fair Value
Measurements, SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, EITF 03-1, The Meaning of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments, etc.
* Instrumental in identifying material misstatements requiring communication wit
h senior management and/or the Audit Committee including but not limited to acco
unting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilitie
s and equity under FAS 150, lease incentives under FTB 88-1, volatility rate ass
umption under FAS 123R, forward contracts under FAS 133, software revenue (and a
pplication of VSOE) under SOP 97-2, revenue recognition under SAB 101 and SAB 10
4 and when right of return exists under FAS 48, other-than-temporary impairment
of short-term investments under FAS 115 and long-term investment under EITF 03-1
, costs associated with exit or disposal activities under FAS 146, inventory und
er the standard costing method, etc.
Associate, San Jose, CA
* Conducted year-end audits of venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital and
Sutter Hill Ventures with billions of assets under management and/or offices wo
rldwide. Also conducted audits of numerous private firms including but not limi
ted to Quinstreet, Inc., internet direct marketing company nearing IPO, Solyndra
, Inc., early-stage solar energy company, etc.
* One of few team members responsible for the auditing procedures in connection
with Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.'s Initial Public Offering that closed in Februa
ry 2007. Gained valuable knowledge of public offerings and related audit and re
view procedures.
* Reviewed reports and work papers of direct reporting associates and PwC report
ing offices during Mellanox's 2007 and 2008 quarterly reviews and year-end audit
s.
* Provided coaching, training and feedback to associates due to my increasing kn
owledge and experience.
* Led multiple teams of PwC employees to deliver services and projects for targe
ted charitable organizations during PwC's annual charity drives.
* Led audits, quarterly reviews, 8-K and S-8 filing procedures in accordance wit
h GAAS and PCAOB standards for public company Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. result
ing in promotion to Senior Associate.
Student Health Advisory Committee-Member, CSU Hayward 09/04 - 09/05
* Advocated for the health needs of students.
* Advised the Director and University President on Student Health Services Progr
ams, scope of services, and hours of operation.
* Proposed student health services fee levels; conduct student needs assessments
and satisfaction surveys.
* Assisted Student Health Services in the presentation of health awareness progr
ams, and provide outreach to the campus community regarding health issues.
Associated Students, Inc. Elections Committee-Member, CSU Hayward 09/04 -
09/05
* Created and operated the ASI Elections.
* Responsible for writing and making public the rules, regulations and guideline
s for campaigning, polling, eligibility, ballots and general procedures for the
election of Associated Student positions.
* Responsible for promoting the election and stimulating interest for students t
o run and vote in the election.
Achievements
* Passed all four CPA exams on first attempt, last of which was taken on March 8
, 2010 and my application for licensure has been approved by the CBA.
* Recognition of exceptional documentation from members of PwC's national office
based upon their review of work papers of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.'s 2007 ye
ar-end audit, for which I was acting senior.
* Received in excess of nine 'Going the Extra Mile' awards from PwC managers and
partners for exceptional performance and hard work on audit engagements.
* Recognition by PwC's Northern California Market Council for community service
contributions in which I acted as a project leader for annual charitable events.
Skills
Language: Proficiency in Hindi; Competency in Spanish.
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strengths: Skilled in the use of quantitative analysis, able to lead and work ef
fectively as part of a team and independently, adapt quickly to challenging and
diverse environments, with excellent communication and writing skills.