Falon VanDervort

About Falon

Falon is a dynamic professional with 8+ years of experience in accounting and internal auditing. Her knowledge regarding financial reporting and analysis, federal and state compliance issues, and electronic recordkeeping for patient and insurance billing and reimbursements stems from positions held with two state government offices and in public accounting and private industry.

Beginning her career as an assistant auditor with a state auditor’s office, Falon participated in audits of schools, townships, counties, and county boards. Subsequently, as an internal auditor for a state office of budget and management, she assisted with planning, performing, reporting results, and making recommendations related to state-mandated internal audits. While in private industry, Falon worked at a financial planning firm providing accounting and payroll services and in the patient accounting area within the optometry field. She has also managed the day-to-day accounting needs of 15+ small business clients at a CPA firm.

Falon’s in-depth auditing skills include determining audit scope, developing planning memorandums, documenting internal administrative and accounting control systems, performing tests of internal controls and specific accounts, clearing review notes, and preparing working papers, supporting schedules, audit finding reports and management letters. She capably assesses compliance with internal policies and procedures and external laws and regulations, identifies compliance issues and process weaknesses and inefficiencies, and communicates recommendations for improvement to leadership.

She is experienced in a full gamut of accounting services, from bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and fund accounting to preparing periodic financial statements and federal, state, and local business tax returns. Comfortable corresponding with clients and regulatory agencies to resolve inquiries, Falon is adept at analyzing accounting data and financial statements to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standard practices. She is versed in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and her software skill set includes QuickBooks Online and Desktop and various auditing software.

Whether working independently or as a team member, clients appreciate Falon’s knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and procedures, her proven ability to build strong relationships, and her professional manner as she provides their organization with insightful analysis.