LORI A. KUCHTA, CPA 765.337.5589 8395 KEYSTONE CROSSING, #201, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 lk15a84ea@westpost.

net PROFILE SUMMARY Dynamic Accounting and Finance Professional with extensive background in GAAP, f inancial analysis, and ad hoc reporting. Successful track record of asset and r esource management, revenue growth methodologies, tax evaluation, and technologi cal advancement. Possesses the keen ability to mobilize cross-functional projec t teams to effectively achieve short and long-range objectives while streamlinin g processes and reducing overall spend. Known for relationship-management abili ty and effectively collaborating with clients. Computer skills: SAP R/3, Caterpillar's Corporate MRP System, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Asset Keeper, DataWrite, Xpert Financials, Lotus, Prosyst em TB, Drake Tax, MYOB, CCH, PPC, Ultra Tax, Creative Solutions, BNA, Fixed Asse ts and Prosystem Tax CERTIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant Certificate, 2004 Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, 2007, 2008, 2009 KEY CAREER QUALIFICATIONS * Oversee the preparation of financial forecasts, actual result analysis, and va riance analysis, providing corporate officers detailed information on a monthly and quarterly basis. * Prepare operational financial analysis, budgets, account reconciliations, mont hly-close reports, variance analysis, and P&L account analysis. * Create consolidated financial statements, footnotes and accompanying workpaper s for year-end and quarter-end financial statements, 401(k) and ESOP benefit pla ns. * Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger postings, account reconciliations, and payroll. * Prepare and evaluate all SEC files, including 10Q, 10K, and 8K. * Compose standard operating procedures and related training documentation. * Prepare federal, state, and property tax returns for individuals, partnerships , s-corporations, c-corporations, non-profits, trusts and estates. * Conduct periodic financial, operational, and compliance audits for various bus iness areas, spearheading development and implementation of control best practic es. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION DAM, SNELL & TAVEIRNE, LTD., Libertyville, IL 2009 - Present Certified Public Accountant * Streamlined monthly reporting for compilation clients through more efficient w orkpapers. * Consulted with client on tax planning protocols, achieving a savings of $10k. * Increased efficiencies in preparation of multi-state business returns up to 5 states using the Allocation and Apportionment formula. STACY H. SHEEDY & COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN 2008 - 2009 Senior Tax Accountant * Coached clients regarding tax documentation; increased available tax return pr

eparation time and accuracy for corporate clients. * Elected President Elect to the Board of Directors for the American Society of Women Accountants. * Provided comprehensive client training in QuickBooks, enabling them the power to enhance the business decision-making process. LORI A. KUCHTA, CPA 765.337.5589 ~ lk15a84ea@westpost.net PAGE TWO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION, continued L.M. HENDERSON & COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN 2006 - 2008 Certified Public Accountant, Senior Tax Accountant, Bookkeeping Supervisor * Consolidated and streamlined workpapers, increasing efficiencies from 4 trial balances to only 2. * Selected for the tax preparation oversight committee, charged with making deci sions for each upcoming tax season. * Accomplished preparation of property tax returns for 18 client locations and m ulti-state business tax returns for up to 8 states. CHROMCRAFT REVINGTON, INC., Delphi, IN 2005 - 2006 Corporate Accountant * Streamlined preparation of Employee Stock Ownership Contribution Calculation a nd Benefit Plan financial statements for 6 plans, 1,500 employees and 5 subsidia ry locations; reduced preparation time from 4 weeks to 2. * Successfully reduced preparation time of quarterly SEC reporting from 4 weeks down to only 3. * Participated in the Corporate Management team, overseeing 5 subsidiary locatio ns. SOMERSET CPAs, PC, Indianapolis, IN 2004 - 2005 Certified Public Accountant * Prepared multi-state business tax returns with the Allocation and Apportionmen t formula for up to 10 states. * Participated in audits and review engagements as part of the Entrepreneurial S ervices Team. * Managed all corporate business extensions for hundreds of clients. ALVEY-HANKEE & ASSOCIATES, Indianapolis, IN 2001 - 2004 Certified Public Accountant * Credited with researching, selecting, and implementing new Fixed Asset and Gen eral Ledger software. * Obtained Certified Public Accounting certificate. * Converted all fixed asset clients to new software implemented additional codin g for property tax reporting. EDUCATION BS, Management, Accounting, Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, We st Lafayette, IN, 2001 AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Member, Indiana CPA Society, Illinois CPA Society, NATP, ASWA, AICPA, and GLMV C hamber of Commerce 3 x 2 Networking Group President Elect, American Society of Women Accountants, 2009