Partners
Cristian Vera Mercado
Partner / Shareholder
EDUCATION:
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus
Bachelor’s in science and business administration – Major in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant / Chartered of Global Management Accountants
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL PRACTICE AREAS:
Mr. Vera oversees firm exposure and recruiting. Has over 18 years of experience in public accounting in assurance, tax, and advisory services. Mr. Vera has extensive experience in nonprofit and for-profit entities and small and medium-sized entities advisory services.
As a part of our tax division, Mr. Vera has been involved in business and individual tax planning, preparation of requests for tax incentives and exemptions, clients’ assistance in tax investigations by governmental authorities, estates, and fiduciary planning and returns.
Mr. Vera has also been involved in the accounting system design and operation, structuring the purchase and sale of a business, assistance in obtaining financing, labor laws advisory, forensic accounting and fraud detection, insurance claims, and purchase, and sales contracts.
Mr. Vera is a former president and active member of the Puerto Rico CPA Society / Mayagüez Chapter. He is also an active member of the Puerto Rico CPA Society Board of Directors and former Director of the Board from 2011-2015 and has been part of severe committees as a member and/or president.
SOME OF THE INDUSTRIES:
- Single audits
- Governmental agencies
- Construction contractor
- Professional services
- Insurance agents and brokers
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Solar energy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Puerto Rico CPA Society