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About Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
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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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Questions Answered By Expert Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner
In Category Auditing

Subject	Date Asked

Auditing & Accounting	9/24/2008
Q: How much is the new starter / fresh graduated from Accounting degree paid in US? first as auditor in ... A: Regarding compensation, it depends. Fresh graduated with experience and certifications, could make ...
Now what?	9/23/2008
Q: you have nicely answered my previous question concerning my ss8 filing. Thank you for that. Now I ... A: Hope things get better in your relationship with the IRS. Concerning this particular situation, ...
Now what?	9/22/2008
Q: you have nicely answered my previous question concerning my ss8 filing. Thank you for that. Now I ... A: Good to hear that the IRS ruled on your behalf. I would suggest that you contact the taxpayer ...
hi	9/13/2008
Q: "Please answer what u can Background: under the affordable housing program there are lotteries for ... A: I am sorry but this is not an area of my expertise. I hope you find this answers with a ...
Accountant filed for Chapter 7	9/3/2008
Q: I am graduating soon and I am feeling very nervous about looking for a job. The reason being is that ... A: Congratulations on your graduation. The issue related to finances will come up right from the ...
SS8 Status	8/19/2008
Q: I was wondering if you have any idea exactly how long it takes to receive the determination status ... A: I understand your frustration and I found that very unusual that you have not received a response. ...
Audit workpapers	8/14/2008
Q: We are switching audit firms. The previous firm says it will charge a considerable fee for the new ... A: I apologize for not providing you with a response sooner. Communications between predecessor and ...
hi	7/21/2008
Q: please answer wat u can" thanks! hi,i get ssdi from the SSA and am wondering if <and in general < ... A: Sorry for the delay but I have to do more research on this matter. I will get back with you soon ...
TAX RETURN AUDIT	7/10/2008
Q: hope i am at the right place to ask this q'; I live in the state of Florida. my tax return is being ... A: You are asking questions about two different matters here. According to your question you are being ...
Bishop's Report?	7/8/2008
Q: This is the longest of longshot questions, but worth a stab. When I was ten years old--nearly sixty ... A: Honestly, I have not heard of that report pertaining to a credit or background report. I did my own ...
CPA designation	7/7/2008
Q: I am a recent graduate from a Canadian B.Com program ready to pursue the CPA designation. However ... A: Congratulations on your degree!You are embracing a very rewarding career and an ongoing learning ...
Audit danger?	6/15/2008
Q: I heard that the works of an auditor comes with danger including being threaten and even murdered to ... A: What you heard somehow is true. Those threats have been more toward investigators of financial ...
Career related questions	6/14/2008
Q: What are the opportunities to gain for being an auditor? Is the income good? How significant is ... A: Auditors professionals are required almost in every corporation and even small business should have ...
is CPA right for me?	6/3/2008
Q: i have jus finished my graduation in an indian university. and i will be starting my CPA course NEXT ... A: Congratulations on your graduation! You have reached a milestone on your life and although I ...
hi	5/7/2008
Q: a friend of mine has bad credit she has below avg intelligence and related to me that a man ahd ... A: Every employer, contractor, and of course, government entities should verify social security numbers ...
hi	5/6/2008
Q: a friend of mine has bad credit she has below avg intelligence and related to me that a man ahd ... A: Although you have asked me so many questions, all of them are interconnected. Bear in mind that I am ...
detect fraudulent entries	4/17/2008
Q: What procedures can auditors perform to detect fradulent entries made during the consolidation ... A: I will provide you with an answer in two days. I apologize but I had a very busy last week. Thank ...
CPA certification	4/7/2008
Q: I read another question / answer on this subject but am still slightly confused. Is the CPA ... A: No, the CPA certification is not the same around the world. For example, if you are a CPA in the ...
Accounting	10/26/2006
Q: My name is Jessica Mancosh and I am a seventh grade student at St. Teresa of Avila school. I am ... A: I answered this questions last week. Please let me know if you got my response. Meanwhile, I ...
Reporting assets with no acquisition cost in balance sheet	10/17/2006
Q: 1. If an item (asset) was self-constructed (in my case, racing horses), then transferred to my ... A: First of all, I apologize for the delay getting back with you. I was swamp with a deadline and ...
Tax Strategies	9/12/2006
Q: What's the difference between cash flow statement, balance sheet, profit and loss statement? A: You mentioned three out of the four primary financial statements where accountants summarize the ...
auditing	9/11/2006
Q: in this below return ,you have discribes the external auditor ,but you didn't explain much about ... A: I hope you received my laste-mail where I directed you to the Inspections reports issued by the ...
auditing	9/5/2006
Q: what are the internal controls and external auditors? A: External auditors and the internal control function should be very well integrated in order for the ...

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