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Expert: Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner - 11/9/2009


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I am a Certified Fraud Examiner and I will be completing the Executive M.S. in Economic Crime Management at Utica College in the Summer of 2010.  I have tried since the date of my certification, May 9, 2009, to find work in fighting white collar crime, but have come up completely empty.  It seems that all employers want a decade or more of experience.  I want a career fighting financial crimes.  Do you have any insight on where to search or who to contact?  I live in MD and have access to Phiadelphia, NYC, DC, Southern New Jersey and all of MD.  Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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Dear Christopher,


Thank you for contacting me.

I am amazed that with your background you have not yet found a position helping fight financial crimes.

Personally, I have seen several ads in governmental sites seeking candidates with your education. Among these agencies are the Internal Revenue Service, The ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms), the FBI, and others, not to mention the FinCEN.

My suggestion is that you prepare a powerful resume where you show your potential employers how they will benefit by hiring your knowledge. They are concerned about what you bring to the table and your priority number one should be demonstrate that you will add value to their team while gaining valuable experience.

Another suggestion is for you to post your resume with USA Jobs or similar recruiting companies for the US government.

Finally, I would ask God for direction, for doors to open, and for favor.

Best wishes for your success!


Sincerely,


Consuelo Herrera, CAMS, CFE

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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

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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