Christopher Savino, CPA

SAP Certified Solutions Consultant with over five years experience using SAP including business processes and reporting. Experience managing system users, instances, and teaching users various processes within SAP in classroom and one-on-one settings.

Interested in various SAP projects and products including BusinessObjects and offerings related to GRC Process Control.

• Co-Author of StarWorld: Preparing Accountants for the Future.

  • American Journal of Business Education (Volume 3, Number 11)
  • November 2010
  Authors: Christopher Savino, CPA, Paul Parashac, CPA, Jonathan (JC) Hosler, Ragan, Joe

  2010 Clute Institute European Applied Business Research (EABR) and European College Teaching & Learning (ETLC) Conference (Dublin, Ireland)
  
  International Financial Reporting Standards now constitute an important part of educating young professional accountants. This paper looks at a case based process to teach International Financial Reporting Standards using integrated Enterprise Resource Planning software. The case contained within the paper can be used within a variety of courses to teach International Financial Reporting Standards within an ethical framework. This case does not require access to a live SAP ECC 6.0 server. Students desiring a real time technical experience can either use a live system or utilize the practice capability within this case. The product demonstrated uses the current version of SAP ECC 6.0.

• STARLEDGER: A Business Activity Model Using SAP R/3 as a Classroom Tool to Measure Learning Outcomes

  • American Journal of Business Education (Volume 3, Number 2)
  • February 2010
  Authors: Christopher Savino, CPA, Zachary Leahan, CPA, CISA, Bobby Malonoski, Ragan, Joe

  Best Paper Award: 2009 Institute European Applied Business Research (EABR) and European College Teaching & Learning (ETLC) Conference (Prague, Czech Republic)
  
  Integrating enterprise system applications within the accounting curriculum has been a major challenge for over eight years. Enterprise systems education is surprisingly well documented within the literature of enterprise system education. Not surprisingly, most of these papers provide a descriptive study of individual experiences of an institution of an academic unit. This paper focuses on the use of a practice case set within the accounting curriculum of a four year liberal arts based accounting program. The results of the integration of this practice case set show among other things an increasing interest in SAP solutions and a high satisfaction level among the students using this package.

• Business Off The Pitch Articles

  • Goal.com
  Authors: Christopher Savino, CPA

  Link provides access to all articles published on Goal.com under own "Business Off The Pitch" column. All articles are on the topic of the business of soccer related to Major League Soccer.

• Brotherly Game Articles

  • BrotherlyGame.com
  Authors: Christopher Savino, CPA

  Link provides access to articles published on BrotherlyGame.com under own "Business of Soccer" column. All articles are on the topic of the business of soccer in Major League Soccer.

• Business of Soccer Articles

  • BusinessofSoccer.com
  Authors: Christopher Savino, CPA

  Link provides access to all articles published on BusinessofSoccer.com. All articles are on the topic of the business of soccer related to FIFA, Barclays Premier League, Major League Soccer, and more.

• Certified Public Accountant

  • AICPA / PICPA
  • License TBD
  • March 2013

• SAP Certified Solutions Consultant

  • SAP TERP10
  • June 2009

• USSF National "D" Coaching License

  • United States Soccer Federation / Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
  • June 2010

• NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma

  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America
  • March 2010

• American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)

  Member
  • March 2013 to Present

  The AICPA is the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession, with nearly 386,000 members in 128 countries and a 125-year heritage of serving the public interest. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination and offers specialty credentials for CPAs who concentrate on personal financial planning; fraud and forensics; business valuation; and information technology. Through a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, it has established the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation to elevate management accounting globally.

• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

  Member
  • September 2009 to Present

  The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the premier statewide resource for top-class continuing professional education programs, professional networking, business-friendly advocacy, thought leadership, and a full range of services for accounting professionals. PICPA’s programs and services are a springboard for growing camaraderie, confidence, and commitment in the world of accounting.

• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

  Member
  • September 2009 to Present

  As an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems.
  
  Previously participated on the Board of Directors and supported the Philadelphia chapter with website maintenance and updates (July 2011 to May 2012)

• National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)

  Member
  • September 2009 to Present

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has grown into the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization that serves members at every level of the game. The NSCAA works every day to inspire coaches and ignite their passion for the game so they pass it on to players and others in the soccer community. We fulfill that goal through three core values: “Learn. Participate. Belong.”
  

• United States Soccer Federation (USSF)

  Member
  • September 2009 to Present

  The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), commonly referred to as U.S. Soccer, is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. With headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, the FIFA member governs U.S. amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal and Paralympic national teams. U.S. Soccer sanctions referees and soccer tournaments for most soccer leagues in the United States.

• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

  Young Professional
  • April 2013 to Present

  The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce offers networking, professional development, and volunteer opportunities to ambitious young professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region.

• Volunteer Experience

  • PwC / Back on My Feet National Committee Lead

    Back on My Feet

    • Civil Rights and Social Action
    January 2011 – present (2 years 5 months)

  • Local Organizating Committee - Philadelphia

    The LIVESTRONG Foundation

    • Health
    June 2010 – July 2011 (1 year 2 months)

  • Giving Campaign Committee Member

    PwC

    • Civil Rights and Social Action
    August 2011 – present (1 year 10 months)

    PricewaterhouseCoopers Charitable Foundation, Inc. provides financial support in times of need -- both to the people of PwC and their immediate families and to various non profits, including organizations that support international relief efforts. Formed from the US firm's legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, the Charitable Foundation was revitalized in 2001 in response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001, and has since given more than $8 million. .
    
    The Charitable Foundation contributes to a variety of causes: providing assistance to people suffering from starvation, diseases, disasters and exclusion; helping to preserve our environment; and developing future leaders by helping students, teachers and professors in the classroom.
    
    ADD RESULTS OF UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN 2011

  • National Corporate Responsibility Community Member

    PwC

    • Civil Rights and Social Action
    October 2012 – present (8 months)

  • AT&T Back on My Feet 5 Miler Race Committee Member

    Back on My Feet

    • Civil Rights and Social Action
    January 2012 – present (1 year 5 months)

  • Haub School of Business Alumni Chapter Committee

    Saint Joseph's University

    • Education
    June 2010 – present (3 years)

• Volunteer Interests

  • Causes I care about:

    • Arts and Culture
    • Economic Empowerment
    • Education
    • Health
    • Human Rights
    • Poverty Alleviation

  • Organizations I support:

    • Back on My Feet
    • The LIVESTRONG Foundation
    • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    • Saint Joseph's University

• Outstanding Senior Award

  Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
  • May 2010

• Best Paper Award

  Clute Institute Conference
  • June 2009

  Prague, CZ

• Edward G. Sutula Scholarship

  Saint Joseph's University
  • April 2009

• William T. Walsh Scholarship

  Saint Joseph's University
  • April 2009

• Dean's List

  Saint Joseph's University
  • December 2008

• Athletic Director's Honor Roll

  Saint Joseph's University
  • May 2008

  Fall 2006 - Spring 2008

• Academic Achievement Award

  Saint Joseph's University
  • May 2010

  Fall 2006 - May 2010

1. Public Speaking
2. Project Management
3. Business Process
4. Microsoft Office
5. SAP
6. Fundraising
7. Consulting
8. Event Management
9. Communication
10. Soccer Business
11. Analytics
12. Sports
13. Finance
14. Sports Communication
15. Soccer
16. Sport Administration
17. Sports Business
18. Corporate Social Responsibility
19. Enterprise Social Media
20. Collective Bargaining Agreements
21. Stadiums and Facilities
22. Hospitality and Leisure
23. Broadcasting Rights

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• eVenuefy

  • September 2011 to Present
  Team Members: Christopher Savino, CPA, Bobby Malonoski

  Philadelphia-based startup seeking programmers with experience using PHP, iOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry, Facebook and more. Please contact if interested.

• Saint Joseph's University Accounting Alumni Association

  • October 2012 to Present
  Team Members: Christopher Savino, CPA, Brendan P. Gillespie, Therese Salvucci, Danielle Brienne Smith

  Currently a Special Interest Group within the Saint Joseph's University Alumni Association

• English

  (Native or bilingual proficiency)

• Spanish

  (Limited working proficiency)

• Italian

  (Elementary proficiency)

Interests:

Basketball, Golf, Running, Soccer

Groups and Associations:

Current: Saint Joseph's University Alumni Association, Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business Alumni Chapter Former: PwC Intern Ambassador, LinkedIn Student Advisory Board, Toastmasters International (Valley Forge, PA Chapter), Danuaschwaben (Danubia Soccer Club of Philadelphia), Business Leadership Council (Alumni Chair), World Affairs Council of Philadelphia - Young Professional

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  Alumni PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC
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  Business of Soccer Network
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  Emerging CPAs
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  Football World Business
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  Football and Finance
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  Global Business of Soccer
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  ISACA Philadelphia Chapter
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  Philadelphia Accounting and Finance Professionals
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  PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employees and alumni
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  PwC Philadelphia Alumni
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  REDS IN BUSINESS (Manchester United Fans Business Network)
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  SAP BusinessObjects Access Control
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  SAP BusinessObjects Process Control
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  SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management
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  SAP GRC
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  SAP GRC Version 10 (1,500+)
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  SAP Treasury and Risk Management
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  SJU Financial Services Alumni Chapter
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  SJU GLOBAL Community Day
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  Saint Joe's Alumni
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  Saint Joseph's University Accounting Alumni
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  Saint Joseph's University Alumni
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  Saint Joseph's University Alumni Soccer Association
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  Saint Joseph's University STAR Scholars
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  Saint Joseph's University Sutula Scholars
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  Soccer Business
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  Soccerex Network
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  Sport Industry Group
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  SportBusiness Group
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  Sports Business Executives Network
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  Sports Business Football
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  Sports Business Journal/Daily
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  Sports Business Radio
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  St. Joseph's University Haub School of Business Alumni
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  The Business of Sports
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  The Football Business
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  The Football Business Awards
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  United Soccer Leagues Network
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  fcbusiness Magazine

Honors and Awards:

NSCAA "Special Topics - Match Analysis" Diploma, September 2010
NSCAA "Goalkeeping Level I" Diploma (formerly "State"), April 2010
NSCAA "Advanced Regional" Diploma, March 2010
NSCAA "State" Diploma, February 2010

USSF National "D" Coaching License (EPYSA), June 2010
USSF "E" Coaching License (EPYSA), January 2010
USSF "F" Coaching License (NJYSA), August 2004