EXPERIENCE
As a forensic CPA, Steve specializes in forensic accounting, economic damages, fraud investigation and valuation services. Clients often seek his guidance on complex commercial contract disputes, internal investigations, partnership and shareholder disputes, condominium and homeowner association conflicts, construction and real estate disputes, post-acquisition disputes and earn-outs, economic damages, wage and earning loss calculations, marital dispute resolution, royalty and licensing disputes, reporting compliance, professional liability claims and bankruptcy matters.
With more than 30 years of experience, Steve has assisted hundreds of clients with financial accounting issues involving insurance claims and economic analyses, business valuation, feasibility studies, business reorganization, mergers & acquisitions due diligence and solvency analyses. In addition, he has investigated matters involving employee dishonesty and white collar fraud. A sought-after expert witness, Steve has testified at trial, arbitration and at deposition in matters related to accounting, economic damages, fraud investigation and business valuation. He has also served as a court-appointed neutral expert.
Steve began his career as a staff accountant at a Big Four firm where he performed financial and operational audits of Fortune 500 companies. He has since served in executive and practice leadership positions at top-tier forensic and litigation, bankruptcy restructuring and valuation consulting firms. Most recently, Steve spent six years as the national partner in-charge of forensic and litigation services at a top 25 public accounting and advisory services firm.
As a CPA and MBA he also holds several professional designations and certifications including Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in business valuation.
Also, Steve has consistently been recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide as a Top CPA and Litigation Support Professional (2017-2020) and was recently chair of the FICPA committee for valuation and forensic accounting services.