Sandra Yip

Technical Accounting Manager @ Deloitte

About

I'm an accounting and finance professional with over 15 years at Big Four firms serving major U.S. industries, from banking and aerospace to healthcare and energy. I hold a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance (China) and a U.S. Master's in Accounting and Business Management from Saginaw Valley State University. I help American companies master complex financial reporting, SEC compliance, and internal controls while bridging U.S. and international business perspectives.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Skill

Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Compliance Auditing, SEC Financial Reporting, Capital Assets, 404 Compliance, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Enterprise Risk Management, Career Preparation, US Healthcare, Risk Assessment, Service Industries, Financial Statements, Risk Based Audits

Experience

Technical Accounting Manager

Deloitte

2017-9 - 2022-11 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Estados Unidos

Led financial reporting and technical accounting for U.S. clients in banking, asset management, and REITs. Prepared and reviewed consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP, with technical application of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (leases) for real estate portfolios. Partnered with audit teams and CFOs of mid-cap U.S. banks on CECL (ASC 326) implementations. Supported SOX 404(b) compliance for publicly traded U.S. companies and filed Form 10-K and 10-Q reviews. Improved internal controls over financial reporting for asset managers subject to SEC custody rules.

Assurance Senior

2011-11 - 2017-8 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Estados Unidos

Managed audit engagements for U.S. multinational clients in aerospace/defense (government contract accounting – FAR/CAS compliance), industrial manufacturing (inventory costing and PP&E), and technology hardware (revenue deferrals and warranties). Designed risk-based audit procedures using data analytics on large U.S. supply chain transactions. Supported IPO readiness for two U.S.-based tech hardware companies, including SEC comment letter responses and S-1 financial statement audits. Coordinated with cross-functional teams on segment reporting for conglomerates with domestic and export sales.

Assurance Associate

RSM US LLP

2006-9 - 2011-10 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Estados Unidos

Performed detailed audit testing for U.S. clients in healthcare (third‑party payer settlements, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports), retail (inventory obsolescence and lease accounting for store footprints), and construction (percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606 for long-term contracts). Prepared audit documentation in compliance with PCAOB and AICPA standards. Developed deep knowledge of internal controls over cash, receivables, and debt covenants for U.S. privately held and publicly traded companies.

Accounting Associate

PwC

2002-12 - 2006-8 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Estados Unidos

Supported audit and accounting engagements for U.S.-based clients in energy/utilities (FERC and state PUC reporting requirements, asset retirement obligations), telecom (capitalized software costs and long-lived asset impairment), and transportation (revenue recognition for freight and passenger services). Assisted with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and documentation of internal controls over property, plant & equipment (PP&E) and debt issuances. Built foundational expertise in U.S. SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, and industry‑specific accounting for regulated and asset‑heavy American industries.