Ricardo Gonçalves is the President and Partner of CPA Global Consulting PLLC, bringing a diverse international background and extensive expertise in accounting, finance, and hospitality management. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve a broad and diverse client base.

Ricardo began his academic journey in Portugal, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Estoril Hotel and Tourism School in 2003, followed by a Master of Business Administration in International Hotel Management in 2004. He further strengthened his executive education at Cornell University, where he completed advanced coursework in Management, Finance, Revenue Management, and Marketing, graduating as a top-performing student.

Prior to transitioning into accounting and finance, Ricardo built a successful career in the hospitality industry in Portugal. He served as General Manager of boutique hotels and led multiple grand openings, demonstrating strong leadership, operational excellence, and strategic vision.

Expanding his professional scope, Ricardo earned a Master of Business Administration from Rollins College in 2014, graduating among the top students of his class, and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Florida in 2019, where he also ranked among the top students. During his time at the University of Central Florida, Ricardo served as an Assistant Professor, contributing to the academic development of future professionals.

Ricardo has also gained extensive experience working with several CPA firms, where he prepared a wide range of tax forms and returns across multiple industries, further strengthening his technical expertise and practical knowledge.

Ricardo is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Florida. He leverages his global perspective, multilingual abilities, and multidisciplinary background to deliver strategic financial guidance and high-level consulting services to a diverse clientele.