Alex is a member of the Forensics & Valuation practice and brings extensive experience in forensic accounting, investigations, dispute consulting, and compliance and monitoring services. He regularly assists counsel and public and private clients in complex litigation, regulatory, and advisory matters.
He has led investigatory procedures to uncover, quantify, and remediate misconduct; performed forensic analyses; calculated economic damages; issued expert reports; and provided expert testimony. His experience spans matters involving asset misappropriation, investment and Ponzi schemes, fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract, revenue recognition, avoidance actions, and the interpretation and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as other complex litigation and dispute matters. He also co-leads IntegraReport, Forvis Mazars’ fraud, ethics, and compliance hotline service, advising organizations on whistleblower reporting, response, and remediation matters.
Alex has worked in the U.S., Europe, and Asia serving clients across a range of industries. He began his career in the audit practice of an international accounting firm and, prior to Forvis Mazars, held leadership roles at international professional services firms.
He was appointed to, and served three consecutive terms on, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Executive Committee. During his tenure, he assisted with drafting the AICPA Statement on Standards for Forensic Services No. 1 (SSFS No. 1), the first set of authoritative standards specific to forensic services. In 2017, Alex received the AICPA FVS Standing Ovation award, recognizing CPAs for significant contributions to their profession and communities.
As a frequent speaker and author, Alex addresses fraud- and investigation-related topics. His work includes the AICPA Model Forensic Accounting Curriculum, and numerous other publications and professional guidance.
He is a former member of the board of directors of the Sawtooth School for Visual Art and a co-founder, former co-chair, and former member of the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund Junior Committee. He is also an active mentor to students and alumni of his alma mater, Manhattan College, and other institutions.
Alex is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and is Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF).
He is a graduate of Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, with a B.S. degree in accounting and finance.