About Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner Expertise I can answer all type of questions concerning small businesses, especially those dealing with business decision-making, tax-saving considerations, tax-saving strategies, financing, writing business plans, accounting matters, budgeting, etc. I would love to provide people suggestions on how to prevent and detect fraud so that owners start by being 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 As financial consultant I have advised all type of private companies in two countries and I have seen their growth and success over time. I worked for more than ten years in one of the largest banks in Colombia where I occupied different positions of increasing responsibility: head of the credit department, head of the international trade dept, analyst of the strategic planning dept. Working for a US CPA firm I was in charge of different engagements for start-up businesses, etc.
Organizations AICPA (American Association of Certified Public Accountants), ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners), ACFEI (American College of Forensic Examiners, USF Alumni.
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 profit organizations, etc.
Expert: Consuelo Herrera, International Accountant and Fraud Examiner - 8/27/2009
Question Hello there Consuelo Herrera, I currently sell books online in the uk and want to be able to sell my books in the USA. Unfortunately Amazon have told me that I cannot sell my books on Amazon USA unless I have a USA billing address and bank account. I have neither of these things so cannot sell my books. However, I have noticed that many, many UK book sellers are currently selling on Amazon USA. I do not understand how on Earth these UK sellers have managed to sell their books in USA. Would you kindly give me some advice on how I can do the same? Is there some legal way that I can do this? For example, if I form a limited american company through an online agent, would I be able to get a American bank account and billing address? I am so confused and eager to find out how these other sellers have managed to sell their books in USA. Your help and time will be very very much appreciated. I cannot afford to pay a company lawyers time because my income is low and if you could help me I would be very grateful indeed. Best Wishes, Angela
Answer Dear Angela,
Thank you for contacting me.
I would love to help you but to do so, I would need additional information. Please contact me at my personal e-mail, consuelo.herrera@fraudawareness.org
I look forward to hear from you.
I am confident that your dream of selling books in the USA will come true.
