Debra Thompson Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Due to our specialization in identifying fraud risks, we add tremendous client value when performing audits, internal control and risk assessments, including the many aspects of operational risk identification.Personally, I have 35 years of finance and accounting experience, including 20 years specifically in the areas of auditing, internal control assessments, forensic accounting and fraud examinations. I use these skills in every engagement I do, including audits, investigations, due… Show more Due to our specialization in identifying fraud risks, we add tremendous client value when performing audits, internal control and risk assessments, including the many aspects of operational risk identification.Personally, I have 35 years of finance and accounting experience, including 20 years specifically in the areas of auditing, internal control assessments, forensic accounting and fraud examinations. I use these skills in every engagement I do, including audits, investigations, due diligence engagements, bankruptcy matters, and disputes.I have served as a testifying expert at deposition and trial in relation to my investigative and bankruptcy-related work.I have led numerous corporate and governmental investigations on behalf of audit committees, special committees, management and oversight bodies involving potential accounting irregularities, misappropriation of assets, compliance, and other regulatory inquiries. SPEAKER► I was a frequent national speaker on numerous topics and have been actively involved in the American Society of Certified Public Accountants, the national oversight organization of certified public accountants. Show less

In addition to being on the Board, I also serve on the Legislative Issues Committee and the Financial Literacy Committee.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I led the forensic accounting and fraud investigation for clients of many diverse products and services, including gaming, transportation, manufacturing, petroleum and convenience stores, school districts and banking. During this time frame I completed editing and authoring the book, White Collar Crime: Core Concepts for Consultants and Expert Witnesses.I specialize in the areas of:● Forensic accounting, ● Fraud examinations and risk management services. ● I use skills in… Show more I led the forensic accounting and fraud investigation for clients of many diverse products and services, including gaming, transportation, manufacturing, petroleum and convenience stores, school districts and banking. During this time frame I completed editing and authoring the book, White Collar Crime: Core Concepts for Consultants and Expert Witnesses.I specialize in the areas of:● Forensic accounting, ● Fraud examinations and risk management services. ● I use skills in investigations, due diligence assignments, and has also been called to be a testifying expert in trials and arbitrations. Service Specialization – Forensic Accounting1 - Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization 2 - Financial Statement Reconstruction & Misrepresentation3 - Fraud Prevention and Detection4 - Computer Forensic Analysis5 - Family Law Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I am also a former member of the AICPA Independence Task Force and the former Task Force Chair of the Litigation Process. Under my tenure as a Committee Member and Task Force Chair two publications (a Special Report and Practice Aid) were completed.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Master Of Science

Bachelor’S Degree