Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1383

Washington

Education

University of Washington, M.P.Acc (Accounting) 1991
University of Washington, BA (Finance) 1986, graduated Cum Laude

Organization Memberships

Washington State Board of Accountancy
Associate Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Beta Gamma Sigma

Teaching Experience

University of Washington (1990 – 1991) - Managerial Accounting
Taught Managerial Accounting to undergraduate business students

Local Community College (2004 – present) - Basic Bookkeeping
Teach Bookkeeping and Accounting concepts to continuing adult education students

Professional Experience

Expert 1383 has been a CPA for over 13 years, during which time she has had extensive experience in forensic accounting, reconstructing records, recreating payroll taxes, income projections, and system design and implementation.  She has investigated and analyzed accounting data to support personal injury claims, divorce settlements, and business valuations.

Expert 1383 was CFO of the Seattle Children’s Museum for five years.  During that time she managed the financials of a $4.2 million Capital Campaign, including matching grants with the City of Seattle, the State of Washington, and the US Federal Government.

For the past eight years Expert 1383 has been in private practice.  During this time she has provided tax counsel to the Metro Transportation Department of King County in Seattle, WA.  Also, she has worked with small businesses, Non-Profits, and Government Agencies.

This experts industry experience includes real estate, advertising, marketing, restaurants, law firms, day-care, retail, consulting, software development, manufacturing and construction.

Selected Publications

Available Upon Request