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Expert Profile: Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner

Expertise:  I can answer questions concerning internal and operational auditing, fraud prevention procedures, internal control, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO control concepts, and management oriented auditing. I would love to provide business-owners with suggestions on how to prevent and detect fraud so that they are proactive in protecting their wealth since the very beginning of their entrepreneurial affairs. I can answer questions to both English and Spanish population. I am very committed to keep my standards up today so I know many resources where I can direct those seeking advice.

Experience in the area
I have rendered services for private companies, profit and non for profit, in two countries. As independent consultant I have provided advice to managers in implementing procedures that streamline their operations and enhance their activities. As a staff accountant in a US CPA firm, I performed regular auditing procedures for different engagements.

Organizations
AICPA (American Association of Certified Public Accountants), ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners), ACFEI (American College of Forensic Examiners.

Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Sciences in Business Administration – Accounting University of South Florida USF – Tampa Florida Catholic University – Colombia Title earned: Specialist in Tax and Customs Central Foundation University – Colombia Title earned: Certified Public Accountant. On August, 2006 I passed all four sections of the Certified Fraud Exam which tests for proficiency in the following areas: Criminology and Ethics, Financial Transactions, Legal Elements of Fraud, and Fraud Investigation.

Awards and Honors
As employee of Forensic Technology Inc. a Canadian company with locations and sites worldwide, I was the winner of the 2005 President's award in the category of Cost Savings through Efficiency or Innovation granted in January 2006 in Montreal, Canada.

Past/Present clients
I have provided advice to all kind of companies: manufacturing, service, consulting, non for profit organizations, etc.

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What do you like about this subject?  This is an exciting field that provides tools for successful business management. Many owners have not realized the importance of having in place business procedures that lead them to act with the conviction that at some point their entities are going to be audited by a regulatory body and they will be hold accountable in the first place.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I expect to increase my knowledge in this field with my answers. One goal is to do a research about how people see auditors in today's fast-paced environment and the contribution they make to a better society; I would like to find out how the auditors' role can be enhanced and the public trust increased by gathering input from different sources.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Internal auditors' contribution to a corporation is to add-value and improve the processes.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Many users of financial statements assume that because an external auditor issues an unqualified opinion the financial statements are free of errors and fraud. It is important to realize that his/her assurance is only "reasonable", not "absolute."
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 800
Knowledge   9.88   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.84   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.28   Excellent
Politeness   9.96   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
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55
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Very enlightening indeed... Thank you very much sir...
(Lukas on 11/14/08)
Nice thorough response.
(Mike on 11/09/08)
Thank you for the quick reponse & the answer. We hope that all people in the accounting / auditing professions in the world will be paid better as the
(Susanna on 09/26/08)
Thank you very much! I am curently on hold with IRS right now and I will contact the advocate if it doesnt work out. Thanks again
(tina on 09/23/08)
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Recent Answers from Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fr
2008-11-11  Analytical review Dear Lukas, Thank you for contacting me. The CPA Journal Online states that Computer-assisted audit techniques and tools (CAATT) can play a role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of...
2008-11-04  Internal Audit Manager Dear Sa'ed, The best place to find job descriptions and responsibilities for internal audit manager are the major recruiting firms such as monster.com Do a search within the auditing and accounting...
2008-10-27  Changing the external auditor Dear Sa'ed, Thank you for contacting me. The main reason companies change the external auditor is because there were disagreements with the client regarding accounting matters or the like. By law...
2008-10-12  to take CIA or not Dear Jo, Thank you for contacting me. You are very proactive and you have an exceptional background which for sure, will open many doors for you. The CIA designation is an excellent designation...
2008-09-24  Auditing & Accounting Dear Susanna, Thank you for contacting me. Regarding compensation, it depends. Fresh graduated with experience and certifications, could make around $70,000 (Senior position) at entry level, it ranges...
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