Meet Our Forensic Accounting Expert Team
Barry J. Epstein, Ph.D., CPA, CFF
Principal
Epstein + Nach LLC
225 West Illinois Street, Suite 450
Chicago, IL 60654
312-464-3520 Direct
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Dr. Barry Epstein is one of the world’s leading authorities on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His work centers around technical consultation on GAAP, IFRS, auditing standards, litigation consulting, and Sarbanes-Oxley audit committee compliance. Dr. Epstein is a practicing accountant and expert who works with attorneys extensively in the areas of securities litigation, white collar defense, financial fraud, and accountants’ liability.
Dr. Epstein concentrates his practice in the following areas:
- White collar defense
- Financial reporting fraud and securities litigation
- Auditor liability and accountant malpractice
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- International accounting convergence (GAAP and IFRS)
- Sarbanes-Oxley corporate governance matters
He has consulted and/or testified as an expert witness for plaintiff and defense attorneys in over 140 cases. Dr. Epstein has done substantial work for U.S. regulatory agencies as well as leading national law firms working on headline cases.
Ralph Nach, CPA
Principal
Epstein + Nach LLC
225 West Illinois Street, Suite 450
Chicago, IL 60654
847-291-1066 Direct
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Ralph Nach is the author and instructional designer of the popular annual Accounting and Auditing Clinic™ that has been presented across the U.S. for scores of firms and thousands of attendees. He is a sought-after conference speaker and course facilitator throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Mr. Nach possesses a depth and breadth of expertise serving in several capacities:
- Consulting expert and technical advisor on litigation and financial forensics matters
- Designer and facilitator of conference presentations and training workshops on technical topics that include the application of domestic and international accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and quality control standards, as well as nontechnical topics, including those related to leadership and interpersonal development
- Senior faculty and technical advisor for a large, national professional training firm
- Senior research analyst for accounting and reporting policy for an investment advisory/credit analysis firm focusing on the impact of new and existing accounting and reporting standards and practices.
Mr. Nach has served the accounting profession for over 35 years in a variety of capacities that include auditor, quality control reviewer, and external peer reviewer.
Prior to becoming a full-time consultant, educator and facilitator, he served as a national office quality control partner at McGladrey and as the national chief learning officer for American Express Tax & Business Services, Inc.
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Forensic accounting expert Dr. Barry Epstein is available at 312-464-3520 or via email for a confidential discussion of your case.