Speaker Profile
ROBBIE TERRY
Robbie Terry-Washington
Ms. Terry-Washington currently has a consulting business, RTW Xxact Enterprises, LLC (WBENC/WOSB) specializing in the Accounting, Finance and Tax areas. Ms. Terry-Washington has worked in Controllership positions for over 20 years with a combined 30+ years of professional experience. Additionally, she is a Strategic Partner with Intuit software firm, University Circle of Greater Cleveland and Consultant for the President’s Council AYB (At Your Business), Atlanta Black Chamber/Invest ATL Business Consultant, Urban League of Cleveland as well as preferred vendor with other community-based organizations.
Ms. Terry-Washington began her career at the IRS as a Field Agent and went on to Big 4 Public Accounting working for Ernst and Young in audit and spent a number of years in banking in a variety of positions. She has worked in the financial services industry the bulk of her career but also has worked in telecommunications, real estate & construction, private equity, manufacturing and a variety of other industries.
She worked as Treasurer/Controller for Nsoro Mastec, LLC and was part of the executive team who took the company from private to public. She was Controller of North America Operations for Premiere Global Services upon her arrival to the Atlanta area from Cleveland, Ohio. Her branding or specialty is in restructuring operations, reengineering processes, technical accounting research and application, including revenue recognition, project management and talent development.
Ms. Terry-Washington has implemented and completed SOX compliance (Section 404) testing for almost every position held. She also has significant experience with system implementations and overhauling of shared services (Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, Purchasing, Fixed Assets, Inventory and Procurement). Ms. Terry-Washington has a significant amount of experience with developing and monitoring budgets and forecasts as well as development and implementation of cash management forecasting.
Ms. Terry-Washington received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Notre Dame College, a Master of Business from Baldwin Wallace College and is a Certified Public Accountant as well as a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Ms. Terry-Washington served as a Leadership Coach for the Executive MBA program at Kennesaw University, Cole’s school of Business. In 2004 she was inducted into the Forty-Forty Club and featured in Kaleidoscope magazine for her impact in business and community affairs. She served several years as Treasurer for Council in the Ward in which she resided in Ohio. She also was an Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame College teaching Federal Income Tax. Ms. Terry-Washington also served on the Board of the National Black MBA Association and is a member of the AICPA, NABA, GA, OH State Society of CPAs, NATP (NATP educational instructor), Cleveland and Atlanta Black Chamber and past Treasurer for the Ohio Black Chamber President’s Council Political Action Committee. Ms. Terry- Washington gives back to the communities through her Nonprofit, RTW Academy, Inc. providing free tax preparation as a IRS VITA/TCE partner, quarterly in prison financial literacy programming (Grafton Correctional Institution) and through various community-based collaborations hosting/ presenting business, tax and financial webinars.
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Robbie Terry
August 27 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Financial Literacy from Basic to Complex
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. It is a lifelong learning process that starts with basic concepts and evolves into complex financial strategies. Financial literacy is a critical skill that evolves from basic understanding to complex financial management. At the basic level, it inv..
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Robbie Terry
September 23 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
IRS Modernization and Transformation (GAO) Updates and Future Plans
The IRS Modernization and Transformation initiative is a comprehensive effort to revamp the Internal Revenue Service's systems, processes, and overall approach to tax administration in the United States. This initiative is driven by the need to improve efficiency, enhance taxpayer services, and ensure the security of sensitive information in an increasingly digital world. The IRS seeks to improve the overal..
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Robbie Terry
October 21 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Federal Tax Updates, including the NEW BOI Reporting
Federal tax updates for 2024 introduce several significant changes, primarily influenced by inflation adjustments and recent legislative actions. Federal tax update classes are comprehensive and designed to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are well-informed about the latest tax changes. Covers new tax laws and regulations that are essential for individuals, professionals, business owners and anyone who..
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Robbie Terry
November 20 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Net Operating Losses (NOLS); Federal and State Differences
Net Operating Losses (NOLs) provide businesses with a way to offset taxable income in profitable years by carrying forward losses from unprofitable years. While the federal government has specific rules for handling NOLs, each state in the U.S. may have its own set of regulations, leading to significant differences. Understanding the differences in NOL treatment at the federal and state levels allows ..