Expert No. 325010 – NY
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Expertise Description: CPA, CFE - Consulting expert experienced in forensic accounting with more than 35 years experience in the field. Extensive experience in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in diverse matters, including investigations into alleged fraudulent financial reporting, accountants' malpractice, and purchase price disputes. Also experienced in the financial aspects and evaluation of shareholder, partnership, joint venture, and management agreements; lender liability; and varying types of real estate related disputes in addition to assessments of lost profits and calculation of damages. Has been accepted as an expert witness in federal and state courts, United Kingdom courts, by the SEC, as well as by arbitration panels. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, is adept in all phases of fraud audits and financial investigations. Among the issues called upon to address, either as consultant or expert, include improper revenue recognition, earnings management, debt classification, financial reporting of restatements, the adequacy of financial statement disclosure, the application of new accounting pronouncements, GAAS failures, and the role of the audit committee. Industry experience includes real estate, software and services, financial services, distribution, manufacturing, construction, apparel and related retail, hotels and hospitality, nonprofit, and healthcare. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Almost 30 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Financial statement misrepresentations
- forensic accounting and financial fraud
- Asset based lending fraud
- Accountant's malpractice
- Joint venture arrangements
- Shareholder disputes
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Troubled business advisory services
- due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions
- Financial restructuring of business transactions
Licenses & Certifications:
| Certified Public Accountant |
| Certified Fraud Examiner |
| Certified in Financial Forensics |
| Chartered Institute of Arbitrators |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Accounting | University of Bridgeport |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) (Board and Executive committee member, Auditing committee, professional ethics committee member and litigation committee member)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Former President of NYSSCPA Westchester Chapter
Awards & Honors:
| Recipient of Chapter Appreciation Award |
Other Career Highlights:
| Spoke on SAS 99-Consideration of Fraud in a financial statement audit |
| Contributed chapter entitled "Tax Accounting for Real Estate Development" to book |
| Reviewed AICPA manual "Measuring Damages Involving Individuals" |
