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This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of forensic accounting. He earned his BA at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is Certified as a Public Accountant, Management Accountant, and in Financial Forensics. He is active in his field as a member of several professional accounting societies including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and he has lectured and presented extensively on topics relating to forensic accounting. He currently serves as a Principal at a Forensic Accounting Firm in California, and as an Adjunct Professor of Forensic Accounting at a University in California.
Principal, A Forensic Accounting Firm in California
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Santa Barbara
San Rafael,
California
This highly experienced forensic accountant is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He has over 20 years of experience with operations and oversight of financial reporting, accounting and audit functions (internal and external), primarily publicly-traded companies reporting in compliance with GAAP, GAAS and SEC regulations. He began his career as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche. Later, he worked at private companies as controller and chief financial officer, and a public company in SEC reporting. From 1997-2008, he was an in-house forensic accountant at three law firms in California. He has extensive experience with well-publicized alleged accounting frauds by public companies, including Enron, UnitedHealth, Dynegy, Dollar General, Honeywell, Oracle, Qwest and Gemstar-TV Guide. He also has led forensic investigations into numerous "audit failures." He has helped counsel recover and return to shareholders $2.4 billion in losses from alleged securities fraud, an average recovery of ~$55 million per case.
President, A Forensic Accounting Firm in Southern California
Bachelor of Science (BS), San Diego State University
San Diego,
California
This expert is a CPA with over 30 years experience in forensic accounting and economics. He regularly serves as an expert witness to present economic damage calculations or other matters involving accounting, finance or business valuation. He is currently the principle founder of a financial and economics consulting firm.
Founder, A financial and economics consulting firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), CSU Los Angeles
Los Angeles,
California
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What Can a CPA Expert Witness Opine On?
Tax Preparation
Preparing and filing individual and business taxes.
Auditing
Reviewing financial statements for accuracy.
Financial Statement Preparation
Creating balance sheets and income statements.
Bookkeeping
Maintaining accurate financial records regularly.
Consultation Services
Advising on financial strategies and compliance.
Payroll Services
Managing employee compensation and tax deductions.
FAQs for Cpa Expert Witnesses
What is a cpa expert witness?
A CPA expert witness is a certified public accountant who provides specialized financial expertise in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex accounting issues.
In what case types might the expertise of a CPA expert witness be beneficial?
A CPA expert witness is beneficial in fraud and embezzlement, business valuation, divorce, bankruptcy, tax disputes, lost profits, shareholder, and financial reporting litigation.
How can a CPA expert witness support complex financial damages analysis?
A CPA expert witness supports complex financial damages analysis by applying forensic accounting, valuation methods, and clear testimony to quantify and explain economic losses.
What CPA expert witness qualifications are most critical for testimony?
The most critical CPA expert witness qualifications are a CPA license, relevant forensic or industry experience, strong testifying history, and clear, unbiased communication skills.
How does a CPA expert witness evaluate the reliability of opposing financial reports?
A CPA expert witness evaluates the reliability of opposing financial reports by testing underlying data, methods, assumptions, and compliance with GAAP or other relevant standards.
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