Ben Upton
About Ben Upton
Ben Upton serves as an Associate Manager at The Siegfried Group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has worked since 2018. He previously held various roles at Deloitte, including Audit In-Charge and Senior Consultant, and has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph's University.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Ben Upton has served as an Associate Manager at The Siegfried Group since 2018. His role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has accumulated six years of experience. In this position, he focuses on financial consulting and advisory services, leveraging his extensive background in accounting and audit to support clients in navigating complex financial challenges.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Prior to his current role, Ben Upton worked at Deloitte for a total of six years. He began as an Intern in External Audit in 2011, where he gained foundational experience in auditing practices. He then progressed to Senior Consultant in Advisory from 2015 to 2018, following a three-year tenure as Audit In-Charge from 2012 to 2015. His experience at Deloitte equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of audit and advisory services.
Education and Expertise
Ben Upton earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Saint Joseph's University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in accounting principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Implementation of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
Ben Upton played a significant role in implementing the ASC 606 revenue recognition standard for a private entity specializing in retirement plan services. He collaborated with multiple accounting managers to understand business units and contracts, ensuring effective revenue recording. He also manually calculated transition adjustments for over 50,000 retirement plans, demonstrating his analytical skills and attention to detail.
Development of Revenue Recording Procedures
In his efforts to comply with ASC 606, Ben Upton developed procedures for manually calculating and recording revenue for the entity's most materially impacted business unit. This involved utilizing source data from multiple systems, showcasing his ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency within the organization.