Luis E. Morales Santos, Esq. CPA

* * ** * * a F r a n c a C i ud a d J a r d í n B a i r o a, Ca g ua s P ue r to Ri c o 0 0 7 2 7

Phone: 787-***-****

E-mail: acdf0l@r.postjobfree.com

Education

- Juris Doctor, J.D. (January 2010- May 2013)

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law

ABA Accredited

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (August 2003- May2009)

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus

Licenses and Certifications

- Puerto Rico State Bar:

Lic. # 19,885

- Certified Public Accountant, CPA

Lic. # 6474

Work Experience

KEVANE GRANT THORTON LLP, San Juan Puerto Rico

AUDIT ASSITANT December 2013-Present

Perform assurance procedure on engagements

Review and audit business transaction cycles

Research assurance issues utilizing electronic databases

Review and track off financial information utilizing assurance related software

Consult clients about applicable local and federal tax laws and regulations

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CAGUAS MUNICIPAL COURT

LEGAL COUNSEL INTERN January-May 2013

Interview clients and provide suggestions regarding the design of the legal strategy

Legal investigation on a daily basis regarding current cases, laws and applicable jurisprudence

Drafting/ Writing legal documents, briefs, motions, discovery inquires, and status of procedures

Update database on recent jurisprudence and changes in state and federal laws

Assist in the preparation stage of cases handled by the Legal Aid Society

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S CENSUS BUREAU, Suitland Maryland

ACCOUNTING INTERN May 2008-August 2008

Assist the Financial Staff in the preparation of financial statements

Data entry of internal government transactions

Conduct budget variance analysis, statistical monitoring for various departments

Skills

Highly competent in analysis of financial systems

Financial reporting and auditing

Knowledge of financial terms and current market trends

Vast understanding of legal procedures and strategy design in financial systems

Analytical and Research skills

Knowledge of legal terms in both Spanish and English

Excellent written communication in both languages

Strategic planner and exceptional problem solving skills

Litigation skills/ Confident Public speaker

Team worker with solid leadership and management skills

Office skills: Microsoft Office 2010: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher

Fast draft writing/dictation /transcribing (55wpm)

Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills

Work under pressure and on a tight schedule and juggle various projects while prioritizing effectively

Relevant Coursework

White Collar Crime Seminar

Human Rights Seminar

Electoral Rights Seminar.

European Union Law

o Ortega y Gasset Foundation in Toledo, Spain, Summer 2012

Relevant Memberships

- TREASURER of Law School Student Council May 2011- May 2013

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

- PRESIDENT of PHI DELTA SIGMA

Fraternity at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus June 2006-June 2008

Languages:

Fluent Spanish and English both oral and written

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