Duane Barrett

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About Duane Barrett

I am a leading CFA, CPA and FP & A exam subject matter coach for serious, time-challenged executives who need a clear pathway to quickly grasp what is necessary to be successful in these demanding, prestigious exams. Book private consultation time with me and learn what CPAs and CFA know, especially if you do not want to sit these challenging exams. I also assist Corporate Boards identify profit inhibitors that impact operations and strategy attainment and realign business processes that will enable financial targets to be met. Since 1995 I have been empowering Caribbean degree holders to tackle professional US designation exams and as such I am a subject-matter expert in the corporate finance (investments and financial decision making) fields. I assist you to learn world-leading best practices that are tested on these exams quicker, more effectively and with less consternation. I also possess over 26 years post CPA qualification experience in- Investment portfolio structuring- Pension trustee investment trainer - Commercial real estate analysis- Financial Planning & Analysis Manager with a beverage manufacturer- International experience covering 4 countries managing the Internal Audit function and controlling hotel front & back office operations for a hotel chain and setting up operating procedures and controls in the context of a SAP ERP environment including inventory management- Construction project financial management My speciality is in finding and correcting internal business inefficiencies that increase expenses without adding any meaningful profit value, especially in inventory operations and invoicing functions. Professional financial accounting analysis educator for CPAs, FP & A and CFAs in the Caribbean. Corporate trainer for Internal Audit Departments and Accounting staff to increase value-effectiveness. Specialties: Departmental Operating Expense Control Food & Bev financial operations Front Office CRM technology and controls SAP Material Management controls Revenue-Invoicing audits Internal Control assessments Construction financial project management Financial Analysis Education Investor Education Workshop facilitator CPA, FP & A and CFA Exam Tutor