Carlos Fernandez Varela

Carlos Fernandez Varela is a Lecturer in the Accounting Department at the University of Connecticut's School of Business in Storrs, Connecticut. He previously held positions as a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business and adjunct roles at the University of Connecticut (Stamford campus), Fordham University, and Fairfield University. With over 30 years of industry experience as an Audit Partner at KPMG and two years at the PCAOB, he brings expertise in regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and multinational auditing frameworks.

Education:

• Cum Laude in Accounting (five-year degree), Universidad Central de Venezuela

His research interests focus on accounting standards, auditing methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and regulatory compliance, particularly within multinational corporations and Latin American business environments. His work emphasizes practical applications of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB requirements, and IFRS implementation.

Professional certifications include CPA licensure in the United States, Peru, and Venezuela. He maintains active membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and possesses trilingual proficiency in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.