Experienced forensic accountant leading a team of Fraud Specialists in the Deloitte & Touche LLP Audit practice within Deloitte's National Office Fraud Risk Center. In my role I work with our audit Partners and teams assisting them in developing their audit responses related to the consideration of fraud in a financial statement audit.Prior to my current role, I was part of the Fraud & Financial Crime practice in Chicago, Illinois and was the Midwest FCPA Practice Leader. I led and conducted a broad range of corruption, forensic accounting and financial fraud investigations for private and public companies, government, and private individuals. I started my career in public accounting providing accounting, auditing, and financial reporting services to clients in a variety of industries.I have spent over 27 years providing forensic accounting services. The engagements have involved complex accounting and financial related issues both domestically and across the globe. In addition, I have testified in deposition as an expert witness and regularly consulted with clients on compliance, controls and regulatory matters.I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Chicago with a BS in Accountancy. I am a Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of CPAs, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners National and Chicago Chapters, and the Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition, I have written many articles on the topic of fraud and have spoken across the country on various fraud topics.