Forensic Accounting

	David Nolte Mr. Nolte is a CPA with over 30 years experience.  He has performed numerous compliance audits, fraud investigations, and forensic accountings. His experience with disputes and contested situations is particularly helpful when the results are likely to be challenged.
	Kathryn Gould With over two decades of relevant experience, Ms. Gould has been responsible for numerous forensic accountings, and the related complex restructuring and commercial claims. She is a CPA.
	Renee Howdeshell Ms. Howdeshell has performed numerous forensic accountings and damage analyses.  She specializes in financial analysis and calculations involving disputes.  She is a CPA.
	Anand Khemlani Mr. Khemlani has performed numerous forensic accounting, auditing, and damage analysis assignments. He is a CPA, Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and is a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Professors and Retired Executives

Terry Kupfer

Mr. Kupfer is an expert in accounting principles and auditing standards.  Prior to his retirement from an international accounting and consulting firm, Mr. Kupfer was responsible for advising on technical accounting matters and the overall quality of the audit practice.  Mr. Kupfer also served on the committee responsible for assessing litigation exposure at the firm.  Mr. Kupfer's background makes him uniquely qualified to address accounting and auditing malpractice issues.

John Samore Mr. Samore was a senior tax partner for one of the large international accounting firms, having served with that organization for over 30 years. Mr. Samore now serves on the Board of Directors, and the Audit and Compensation Committees, of a publicly traded company, as well as performing consulting assignments involving tax planning for reorganizations, mergers, and other substantial corporate transactions.

Michael Carey Mr. Carey has over 25 years of hands-on financial analysis, auditing and consulting experience, primarily with one of the large international accounting/consulting firms.  Mr. Carey has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions due diligence, securitized financial transactions, and loan portfolio analysis.  His has a Masters degree in mathematics.

Squire Junger Mr. Junger has over 30 years experience, primarily with one of the large international accounting/consulting firms.  Mr. Junger has considerable experience assessing acquisition candidates and loan transactions, as well as the change management and integration opportunities associated with such transactions.  He has an MBA with Honors from Cornell University.

Joe Keller

Mr. Keller is currently teaching Consolidations, Advanced Corporate Taxation, Current Development in Federal Taxation, and Income Tax of Corporate Shareholders at USC.  Prior to his early retirement, Mr. Keller led the Southern California tax practice of one of the international accounting firms.

Lloyd Levitin

• Education: J.D., M.B.A., Wharton Business School; C.P.A.
• Expertise: Management, corporate governance, corporate finance

Mr. Levitin is the former Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Sempra Energy and its primary regulated subsidiary, Southern California Gas Company. His significant practical experience is useful in a variety of management and corporate governance matters. Mr. Levitin currently teaches valuation and financial analysis at the University of Southern California. In addition, he has spoken for numerous professional and trade organizations.