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what is external auditing?
Dear Afrill Lito,
Thank you for contacting me.
External auditing is the process through which and auditor, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), provides a reasonable assurance as to the reasonability of the information contained in the financial statements.
The external auditor issues an opinion regarding an organization following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Although the auditor certifies the reasonability of the information reflected in the financial statements, management is responsible for the information contained therein.
Only publicly traded companies are required to have financial statements audited by independent auditors. Private companies opt to have audits because the board of directors or management want to have a third party verification of their affairs.
I wish you success in your endeavors.
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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