Marina S. Alcorn, Cpa
About Marina S. Alcorn, Cpa
Marina S. Alcorn is a tax accountant with extensive experience in providing tax preparation and advisory services, particularly for individuals with international activities. She has worked for various firms including KPMG, Deloitte, and Greenback Expat Tax Services, and holds multiple degrees in accounting and finance.
Work at Greenback Expat Tax Services
Marina S. Alcorn has been employed at Greenback Expat Tax Services as a Tax Accountant since 2015. In this role, she specializes in providing tax preparation and advisory services for individuals engaged in international activities. Her expertise includes assisting foreign nationals with U.S. tax procedures, particularly those with investments or other sources of U.S. income. Alcorn focuses on ensuring tax compliance for U.S. expatriates, which involves preparing informational returns related to foreign business ownership and foreign financial assets.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Prior to her current role, Marina S. Alcorn accumulated extensive experience in accounting across various firms. She worked at KPMG/Barents Group for five months in 1996 as a Team Member. From 2007 to 2013, she served as an Accountant at Soren McAdam Christenson LLP in the Greater Los Angeles Area for six years. Additionally, she was a Senior Accountant at San Bernardino Mountains Community Hospital District for one year from 2003 to 2004. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Audit Assistant at Deloitte & Touche for seven months from 1995 to 1996 and as an Executive Assistant at Price Waterhouse for one year from 1994 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Marina S. Alcorn holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from California State University-San Bernardino, which she completed in 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the State University of Nizhni Novgorod named after N.I. Lobachevsky from 1998 to 2000. Earlier in her education, she studied Accounting and Audit at the Far Eastern Technological Institute in Vladivostok, Russia, from 1994 to 1996. Alcorn utilizes industry-leading accounting software such as QuickBooks and Xero, along with various cloud-based applications, to provide tailored solutions for her clients.
Client Relationship Focus
Marina S. Alcorn emphasizes the importance of forming strong partnerships with her clients to help them achieve their business goals. She is committed to delivering exceptional service, which has contributed to the growth of her accountancy firm through word of mouth and client recommendations. This approach highlights her dedication to maintaining a strong reputation within the industry and ensuring client satisfaction.