Professional Experience
Dr. Ricardo Colon
Associate Professor of Accounting
Academic Experience
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Associate Professor of Accounting (Tenured) (2018- Present)
Department Chair, Department of Accounting and Business Law (2018-2019)
Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track) (2012-2018)
University of Puerto Rico (Cayey Campus)
Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track) (2008-2012)
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (2011-2012)
Non-Academic Experience
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Houston, TXTax Attorney, Tax Law, Appeals & Litigation (2006-2008)
Researched legal issues related to federal tax laws, regulations, and state and local taxes. Drafted legal memoranda analyzing tax planning positions. Represented the corporation before the California State Board of Equalization and sustained a tax credit of approximately $4.5 million. Represented the corporation at a hearing before the Alabama Department of Revenue on litigation regarding related company interest expense deductions. Drafted protests to tax assessments issued by state revenue agencies. Drafted responses to information document requests issued by state revenue agencies and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Drafted legal memoranda submitted to the IRS Appeals Office.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC
Summer Honors Program, Office of Inspections and Examinations (May 2005 - July 2005)
Summarized findings of examinations of self-regulatory organizations such as NASDAQ and AMEX. Researched Sarbanes-Oxley provisions pertaining to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Drafted legal memoranda regarding securities laws.
U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee, New Orleans, LA
Law Clerk – Externship Program (2004-2006)
Conducted legal research regarding bankruptcy laws. Drafted motions to dismiss bankruptcy petitions based on substantial abuse. Analyzed feasibility of debtor’s Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 reorganization plans. Identified repeat filers of bankruptcy petitions for dismissal.
Grant Thornton, LLP (d/b/a Kevane Grant Thornton), San Juan, PR
Staff Auditor (2002-2003)
Audited financial statements of clients in various industries, including oil and gas, construction, professional services and restaurant franchises. Completed tests of internal controls and substantive tests of account balances, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and short- and long-term debt. Prepared financial statements and drafted management recommendation letters. Performed observations and test counts of year-end inventories.
Arthur Andersen, LLP, San Juan, PR
Staff Auditor (2001-2002)
Audited financial statements of clients primarily in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries. Performed tests of internal controls and substantive test of account balances, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accounts payable. Drafted management recommendation letters. Performed observations and test counts of year-end inventories.