• Advised nine Pacific nations on developing market for fishing rights.• Advised Saudi Electricity Company on a wide variety of regulatory and financial economic issues.• Developed initial concept for Global Dairy Trade, now world’s largest dairy market.• Assessed for Saudi Royal Court the initial impact on foreign direct investment of Royal Decree that increased fuel, water, electricity and feedstock prices.• Advised on governmental accounting re: aspects of… Show more • Advised nine Pacific nations on developing market for fishing rights.• Advised Saudi Electricity Company on a wide variety of regulatory and financial economic issues.• Developed initial concept for Global Dairy Trade, now world’s largest dairy market.• Assessed for Saudi Royal Court the initial impact on foreign direct investment of Royal Decree that increased fuel, water, electricity and feedstock prices.• Advised on governmental accounting re: aspects of public/private development.• Managed financial economic aspects of significant Enron and WorldCom litigation.• Supported expert witness in Australia’s largest commercial litigation.• Managed IP valuation counterclaim relating to world’s largest audit settlement.• Developed methodology for World Bank in valuing government guarantees provided as “sweeteners” in international investment arrangements.Expert witness in:• ICSID arbitration re: Budapest airport public-private partnership.• ICC Court of Arbitration re: electrifying Albania’s main rail link.• High Court of New Zealand re: complex capital restructuring / tax matter.• US Federal Court re: disputed food procurement contract for South American government. Show less

• Managed IP valuation counterclaim relating to world’s largest audit settlement.• Managed financial economic aspects of significant Enron / WorldCom litigation.• Provided financial economic expertise to the firm's auction practice, aerospace and defense practice, metals & mining practice, and energy practice• Led the corporate finance training seminar series for CRA analysts• Developed 'smart tool' automated services for use by CRA clients

• Managed Andersen's involvement in the New Economy Value Research Lab -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology.• Contributed economic guidance to the Value Dynamics tool development for graphically depicting intra-company investment portfolio decisions and sources of value.• Wrote and edited material for books and articles published by Andersen thought-leaders. • Developed "Andersen University" proposal for integrating library, research, knowledge management, training and… Show more • Managed Andersen's involvement in the New Economy Value Research Lab -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology.• Contributed economic guidance to the Value Dynamics tool development for graphically depicting intra-company investment portfolio decisions and sources of value.• Wrote and edited material for books and articles published by Andersen thought-leaders. • Developed "Andersen University" proposal for integrating library, research, knowledge management, training and certification activities. Show less

• Provided quality assurance for valuation and policy projects.• Conducted financial and micro-economic analysis for clients in energy, dairy, and telecommunications industries.• Developed real options methodology for World Bank in valuing government guarantees provided as “sweeteners” in international investment arrangements.• Assessed the New Zealand government's risk exposure to default of its university institutions.• Critically evaluated the New Zealand… Show more • Provided quality assurance for valuation and policy projects.• Conducted financial and micro-economic analysis for clients in energy, dairy, and telecommunications industries.• Developed real options methodology for World Bank in valuing government guarantees provided as “sweeteners” in international investment arrangements.• Assessed the New Zealand government's risk exposure to default of its university institutions.• Critically evaluated the New Zealand government's long-term planning model of the national economy. Analysis led to significant improvements.• Developed performance measurement framework for an information company with large intangible assets.• Advised on shareholder value-added issues internally and externally.• Advised on cost of capital and other valuation-related issues.• Wrote for the firm’s corporate finance column in nationwide financial newspaper, and for firm’s global intranet• Developed training material for practice retreat Show less

• Acting Director, Center for Research in Public Management• Developed successful Financial Statement Analysis course• Teaching award, School of Business, 1999 • Led several research-based graduate courses, focusing on 'accounting and capital markets'• Presented research seminars and PhD workshops in Australia and New Zealand• Graduate research thesis supervisor (Honors, Masters and Ph.D.).• Developed and presented executive education workshops for merchant banks, senior… Show more • Acting Director, Center for Research in Public Management• Developed successful Financial Statement Analysis course• Teaching award, School of Business, 1999 • Led several research-based graduate courses, focusing on 'accounting and capital markets'• Presented research seminars and PhD workshops in Australia and New Zealand• Graduate research thesis supervisor (Honors, Masters and Ph.D.).• Developed and presented executive education workshops for merchant banks, senior executives, public sector administrators, and health administrators.• Presenter, Mekong Institute, training senior government officials of Southeast Asian nations on public sector reform.• Visiting Scholar at University of Washington and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.• Contract research for Treasury of New Zealand, regional government, healthcare organizations, and education organizations.• Applied microeconomic analysis in healthcare management, public sector management, and education.• Presented in New Zealand and internationally to international public sector delegations on public sector reform.• Departmental Research Director. Board Member, Post-graduate Studies Board, Member, Faculty Research Committee.• Editorial Board, University of Auckland Business Review. Show less

• Led graduate and undergraduate courses in financial statement analysis and valuation.• Excellence in Teaching Award, Eller BPA Student Council.• Conducted empirical capital markets research.

• Instructor in undergraduate and MBA degree programs.• Course development.• Represented University of British Columbia at the Pacific Forum of Senior Federal Officials, presenting models for government restructuring and performance evaluation.

Research Associate. Developed econometric models to: • Predict Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization outcomes.• Value deferred tax assets and liabilities.• Assess valuation effects of earnings smoothness.• Evaluate management financial decisions to simultaneously achieve tax goals, contractual goals, and the goal of minimizing variance in accounting income.• Assess the stock market valuation effects of earnings smoothness.Teaching… Show more Research Associate. Developed econometric models to: • Predict Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization outcomes.• Value deferred tax assets and liabilities.• Assess valuation effects of earnings smoothness.• Evaluate management financial decisions to simultaneously achieve tax goals, contractual goals, and the goal of minimizing variance in accounting income.• Assess the stock market valuation effects of earnings smoothness.Teaching Associate• Instructor for business school staff development courses.• Discussion leader for introductory accounting series.• Implemented Internet access to course material. Show less

• Lecturer in management accounting (class size = > 1,000).• Coordinator of State-Owned Enterprise Research Team.• Principal researcher on restructuring of the New Zealand electricity industry. Subsequently co-authored a book, "The Power to Manage."

• Designed and installed computer accounting systems and management databases.• Developed forecasting and accountability systems for related institutions.• Coordinated accounting function (Annual budget of US$12m).• Provided computer assistance to aid and diplomatic organizations.• Assisted USAID with significant fraud investigation (which occurred prior to my time in Rwanda).• Evaluated existing projects in Uganda for World Vision and REACH

• Preparation of SME financial accounts and financial forecasts.• Member of committee leading the introduction of microcomputers in the practice.• Building and implementing computer systems for management consultancy clients.• Relief accountant for clients.• Tax compliance.

• Strategic response to industry deregulation.• Forecast modelling.• Installed a computer sales database and forecast system.

• Analyzed dealer results and market research.• Provided pricing and model recommendations.• Forecast modelling.• Analyzed where new dealerships should be located.