Emil Ragones joined AMS in 2008 as Executive in Residence, and has significant experience with information systems including design, evaluation and reporting on IT and financial controls.

His expertise includes planning and performing integrated financial statement audits and SOX 404 compliance, reporting on internal controls at service organizations (SAS70), and reporting on internal controls and subject matter other than financial statements.

Most recently, Emil worked as an Audit Partner in the Ernst and Young National Office Professional Practice Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS) group until his retirement in June 2007. Emil was responsible for the reporting standards and methodologies for performing various assurance engagements other than financial statement audits (e.g., SAS 70, Trust Services, Reg. AB), consulting on performance and reporting matters with engagement teams and providing independent partner reviews of the assurance reports. In addition, Emil participated in the development of the firm’s guidance on planning and performing an integrated audit, led several internal firm training programs on subject, and regularly consulted with engagement teams on integrated audit and reporting issues.

Prior to his National Office position, Emil worked at Ernst & Young’s Boston office where he developed and led the New England Area Technology, Security and Risk Services practice. His New England area clients included financial services, consumer products, retail and technology, companies.

Emil is a certified public accountant and certified information systems auditor; a member of the Massachusetts Society, Ohio Society and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and a member of the Information Systems and Control Association. He received a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.