Denese Forrester Cpa, Fcca

Denese Forrester, CPA, FCCA, CFE has a diverse and extensive work experience. Their most recent role was as Director of Accounting & Finance at Life's Abundance, Inc starting in September 2018. Prior to that, they served as Financial Controller at the same company from June 2017 to September 2018. Denese also held the position of Senior Accounting Manager at Life's Abundance, Inc from April 2014 to June 2017 where they were responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Finance department, preparing financial statements, performance analysis reports, and managing multiple state filings.

Before joining Life's Abundance, Inc, Denese worked as a Financial Controller at Advantage General Insurance Co. Ltd from September 2007 to October 2013. Their responsibilities included maintaining the general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables, inventory, and payroll. Denese also managed the cash and investment portfolio and prepared financial statements.

Prior to that, Denese served as a Financial Controller at The Students' Loan Bureau from September 2005 to September 2007. In this role, they led long-term corporate and strategic planning, prepared financial reports, and developed internal control systems.

Denese also gained valuable experience as a Plant Controller at Kraft Foods International - Kingston Plant from March 2003 to September 2005. Their responsibilities included financial controls, budget preparation, monitoring performance, and preparing finance reports for presentation to the LA Region.

Earlier in their career, Denese worked as an Assistant Treasury Manager at Manufacturers Sigma Merchant Bank from June 2002 to March 2003 and as an Accounting Manager at Lascelles Demercado / Lascelles Distribution Centre / Federated Pharmaceutical Co from January 1994 to January 2002.

Denese began their career as an Assistant Operations Officer at Manufacturers Merchant Bank from January 1990 to January 1994.

Overall, Denese Forrester's work experience showcases their expertise in accounting, finance, and financial control across various industries and positions of increasing responsibility.

Denese Forrester, CPA, FCCA, CFE, has a strong education background in accounting and finance. Denese pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University from 2014 to 2016. In 2001, they completed an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester, which is an internationally recognized Master's degree. Prior to that, they obtained a Fellowship in Chartered Accountancy from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 1999, which is an internationally recognized professional accounting qualification. In 1995, Denese Forrester became a Qualified Accounting Technician through the Association of Accounting Technicians.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Denese Forrester holds several certifications. Denese became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the California Board of Accountancy in February 2019. In December 2012, they obtained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Denese also received the status of "Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants" (FCCA) from ACCA in January 2000.