I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of accounting with specific knowledge in the areas of accounting, auditing and internal controls. I have testified 20 times on topics such as accounting, valuations and auditing. My professional and business achievements have included developing, implementing and teaching auditing/peer review/internal control/reporting/disclosure policies and procedures in a number of industries; expert witness and litigation support to include: auditing, accounting, valuation, extent of damages, taxes, anti-trust, pre-trial consultation, bankruptcy and the legal profession; Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA Contract Audit Manual and Government Auditing Standards (“Yellow Bookâ€); and Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s). I am an energetic and commercially astute strategic thinker, with exceptional communication and persuasive skills; and am able to analyze and simplify complex situations and translate them into actionable solutions.