Kenny Porras, CPA, CVA, CFE
Manager II at Kaufman Rossin- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Fraud Examiner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Dec, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant
AICPAJul, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kaufman Rossin
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United States
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Accounting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager II
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Jan 2016 - Present
I provide support to the family law division for all aspects of marital dissolution cases including determining equitable distribution assets, need for alimony and child support. I trace financial accounts to determine the marital or non-marital classification of assets and liabilities and value client's business interests using the net asset value methodology. Additionally I calculate the income of the parties to identify a spouse's ability to pay alimony and child support as needed by developing needs analyses through formal review and analysis of the parties' accounts. I have worked on clients across multiple industries including private medical practice, law firms, textile manufacturing, consumer goods import/export, real estate development and rental real estate. Clients have had complex business and trust structures requiring extensive research of public records databases that I analyze to create comprehensive flow charts and schedules used to simplify information for clients, attorneys and judges. Show less
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Royal Caribbean Group
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Auditor
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
International Experience - Quito, Ecuador: I performed the audit of the XP Tours International Office owned by Celebrity Cruise Line, which provides cruise vacations in the Galapagos Islands. Procedures performed at the office in Quito included testing of Payroll, Contracts, Petty Cash, Regulatory Compliance, and Policy and Communication. I also performed inventory procedures in the Galapagos office warehouse. Communication and client prepared documentation was done/provided in Spanish. Manchester, United Kingdom: Performed a due diligence project of a subsidiary company including historical analysis of financial statements and trends as well substantive testing onsite in the UK. Sarbanes Oxley Control Testing: I perform the control testing related to Treasury Operations. I also provide support for control testing in areas such as Asset Management, Company Level Controls, and Human Resources. Ship Audits - RCL Brilliance of the Seas, Celebrity Summit, Azamara Quest: Performed audit procedures during the 7 and 8 day cruise voyages. Procedures included substantive testing of Casino Operations, Payroll, Bar Operations, Food & Beverage Operations, Housekeeping Operations, Surveillance, Shore Excursions, OutPort Purchases, Crew Credits, Cash Expenses. We meet with shipboard management, including the Captain, Chief Engineer, Hotel Director, and Financial Controller at the conclusion of the voyage to present our observations. Continous Assurance: Quarterly I am responsible to perform Travel and Entertainment testing on a sample basis for the named executive officers and company employees. I have built a risk ranking spreadsheet to identify expense reports that we consider risky based on criteria developed internally as well as statistical information from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Other Projects: I have assisted on projects as directed by management including an Advertising Agency Review. I also conducted the audit of Hiring Partners Show less
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The Florida Auditor General's Office
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Senior Auditor
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
Led the following Statewide Federal Award Audits: Workforce Investment Act Cluster of Programs (Fiscal Year 2010-11, 2011-12). Unemployment Insurance Program (Fiscal Year 2012-13) As the audit team leader for the Federal Awards audits I am responsible for the planning and design of the nature, timing, and extent of testing procedures to be performed during fieldwork based on an identification and assessment of risks and corresponding internal controls, in order to satisfy our audit objectives. This often involves but is not limited to performing analytical procedures, researching of relevant statutory and authoritative requirements, conducting interviews with Department staff, and walkthroughs of control procedures. During fieldwork I maintain an audit presence at the agencies and develop professional working relationships with Department staff, including department bureau chiefs, managers, program directors, and program staff. to facilitate an efficient flow of communication. At the conclusion of the audit I present my findings to those charged with governance and recommend actions to assist in resolving the issues noted. Assisted on the following Performance Audits: Department of Legal Affairs (FY 2011-12) Department of Risk Management (FY 2012-13) Department of Management Services (FY 2012-13) As an auditor working on performance audits I worked under a supervising audit coordinator but generally was assigned entire units within those engagements. For example, at the Department of Legal Affairs I was in charge of testing the departments eligibility determinations related to the Victim Compensation Program. This involved researching the relevant laws governing the Victim Compensation Program as they related to benefit payments for victims of crimes. Based on that review I designed and tested criteria, on a sample of claims used to determine, whether the Department was making payments to victims in accordance with State and Federal law. Show less
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Intern
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Assist in the preparation of tax returns for business clients including: - Preparing the tangible personal property tax return - Assessing client payroll and unemployment tax - Making estimated payroll tax payments to the IRS for clients - Performing reconciliations for business clients Shifting office to a paper-less environment by scanning outdated client files and maintaining integrity of the existing document management system. Assist in the preparation of tax returns for business clients including: - Preparing the tangible personal property tax return - Assessing client payroll and unemployment tax - Making estimated payroll tax payments to the IRS for clients - Performing reconciliations for business clients Shifting office to a paper-less environment by scanning outdated client files and maintaining integrity of the existing document management system.
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Marketing Associate
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Assist managing members at the start-up firm with decisions that focus on maximizing their use of limited capital and resources Collaborate with management to create and implement marketing strategies Designed one of the three custom faces for watches currently being sold to the public Assist managing members at the start-up firm with decisions that focus on maximizing their use of limited capital and resources Collaborate with management to create and implement marketing strategies Designed one of the three custom faces for watches currently being sold to the public
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Clerk
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Apr 2006 - May 2007
Law Office of Brydger & Porras Performed clerical tasks such as answering the phone, directing clients, and organizing files Transported sensitive case information to lawyers and judges around the downtown area Law Office of Brydger & Porras Performed clerical tasks such as answering the phone, directing clients, and organizing files Transported sensitive case information to lawyers and judges around the downtown area
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Education
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2005 - 2010
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, Multinational Business -
2009 - 2009
FSU International Programs
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2002 - 2005
Nova High School
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