Kral, Ron

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Ronald Kral is the managing partner of Candela Solutions LLC, a public accounting firm with a national focus on governance, SEC compliance, and internal auditing. He is an educator, advisor, and internal assurance provider for boards and management teams. Mr. Kral has worked with over 300 clients, many through Big Four firms. His clients include public companies registered with the SEC, private companies, and other organizations seeking practical accounting guidance and assessments.

Prior to forming Candela Solutions in 2003, Mr. Kral was a financial executive for a subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar company traded on the NYSE. He was also a principal consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, leading operational audits and internal control projects. He began his public accounting career with a California CPA firm as a financial auditor where he signed audit opinions upon becoming managing director of the firm’s Orange County office. He launched his career as a performance auditor with the California State Auditor. He is a nationally recognized speaker on corporate compliance, risk assessments, controls, SEC disclosures, auditing standards, and accounting matters.

Mr. Kral holds an M.B.A. from Arizona State University and a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the FEI, IIA, IMA, and other professional organizations.

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