MIKET GIF

MICHAEL TORRES, CPA*

 

 

POSITION: Shareholder in Genesis Systems Consulting, Inc. and Perez-Abreu, Aguerrebere, Sueiro, Torres P.L.
   

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

 Michael has experience in providing services to several S.E.C. engagements, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing companies, wholesale distributors, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, finance companies, telecommunication companies and technology companies. Michael also has experience in preparing business plans for mergers and acquisitions, performing internal audit and operational reviews, as well as, financial consulting and forensic accounting services.

Prior to starting his own public accounting firm, Michael was the Vice President of Finance for Marex, Inc., a NASDAQ listed company. Prior to Marex, Michael was an audit senior at Arthur Andersen.

Michael has been involved in the performance of audits and agreed-upon procedures for financial institutions since 1997. He has worked in the Caribbean auditing international banks with various financial derivatives such as foreign currency forward exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, and equity swaps. Michael has also worked on international bank projects related to the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Bank Secrecy Act and the Patriot Act. Michael has also worked with various domestic bank in performing external audits, internal audits, BSA/AML consulting, loan reviews, and compliance audits of certain regulations.
   
EDUCATION

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Masters of Business Administration, 1998

Bachelor of Accounting, 1996
   

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS

Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, 1997

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Treasurer, 2007

Cuban-American CPA's Association, Inc. - President - 2005

Florida International University, School of Advisory Board - Director

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Technical Section
   

LECTURES

Florida International University

Prospective Financial Statements: Projections and Forecasts

* Regulated by the State of Florida