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David Burney,
CPA
Certified Public Accountant, Active CPA License
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Education
and Designations
James David Burney graduated from David Lipscomb
University with a major in Accounting. He later completed his
MBA from Belmont University's Jack C. Massey School of Business.
Mr. Burney holds both a Certified Public Accountant and a
Certified Internal Auditor designation.
From his first position subsequent
to completing his undergraduate program at David Lipscomb
University, Mr. Burney has excelled at creating financial
systems and re-engineering processes to improve efficiency and
reduce both delivery times for financial data and associated
costs.
American General
He began his corporate experience with American General
Life and Accident Insurance Company in the Internal Audit
department performing financial, operational, and EDP audits in
addition to participating in procedures and control activities.
Later, within the Controller Office, Mr. Burney focused on
creating analytical review models for accounting staff. He also
became a team member in designing a replacement reporting system
using Hyperion-based tools.
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Burney later joined PRIMUS Financial Services (Ford
Motor) where he progressed through a series of roles which
further built his financial and systems skills. He automated
interfaces to the general ledger for accounting purposes and
extensively improved data reported in the Ford Management
Analysis and Planning System (MAPS).
Mr. Burney also corrected another
serious problem: a failed audit of the procurement function. His
efforts as a manager of ten professional and clerical staff
resulted in a fully documented and tested process that achieved
an "effective controls" ratings in subsequent audits.
Alcoa
He then accepted a position with Alcoa-Fujikura, Ltd.
(AFL). Within AFL, he performed financial analysis, implemented
reporting tools, and completed internal control assessments and
audits. He pioneered a departmental website for the automotive
group for secured web delivery of statistical and financial
reports. He also created an auditor approach to business
processes whereby extensive analysis resulted in tightened
internal controls for company operations in the United States,
Mexico, and Europe.
In 2000, Mr. Burney
introduced an accelerated method of self-assessment combined
with a "living" presentation methodology which replaced printed
books/materials with intranet-based documentation. This process
allowed the business unit to maintain "live" documents, updated
regularly, which met or exceeded Alcoa Internal Audit
documentation expectations.
Tests of controls
were implemented which were comprehensive and cross-referenced
within the ASAT documents. Common practices were implemented
within the organization. Extensive domestic and international
reviews and improvements of business processes were implemented.
These efforts usually resulted in improved audit scores, but
more importantly, in improved business practices. This method
was acknowledged in 2001 by Alcoa Internal Audit as a best
practice (Michels GmbH--Germany location).
Burney Consulting
Since leaving his employment with AFL in July 2002, Mr.
Burney has provided consultant services in the areas of internal
control, business process review, documentation and procedures,
and financial analysis to various Alcoa business units.
Additionally, he has worked with Alcoa Internal Audit on the new
web-based ASAT tools and has also monitored modifications to
ensure procedural needs of various locations are aligned to
expectations.
Burney &
Associates
Beginning in 2007 after 4.5 years operating exclusively as a
consultant, Mr. Burney has purchased Betty Burney's CPA practice
and now offers accounting, tax, and consulting services to
clients through the CPA firm in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Educational,
Professional, and Community Service Roles
Mr. Burney also has served as an instructor of Accounting
Principles and Auditing at Nashville State Technical Institute,
as an adjunct professor. Mr. Burney is a member of the Institute
of Internal Auditors and the Tennessee Society of Certified
Public Accountants. He has served publicly in roles of community
planning and president of a condominium association |
