Brent D. Berkman, CFE, CPA/CFF

Principal

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University

Areas of Expertise

• Fraud Examination, Prevention, Deterrence and Due Diligence
• High-profile Confidential Investigations "Piecing Together Financial Puzzles"
• Investment Schemes and Securities & Mortgage Fraud
• Commercial and Residential Real Estate including REITs and Affordable Housing
• Homebuilders, Contractors, Hospitality, Health Care and Financial Services
• Common Interest Realty Associations and Not-For-Profit Organizations
• Estates, Trusts, Guardianships, Divorce and Family Law
• Mergers, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy and Controllership Services
• Business Valuations, Structured Finance, and TIF Financing
• Contract interpretations including Partnership Agreements
• Detailed Financial Analytical Analysis with Special Emphasis to "Flow of Funds"
• Reconstructing Accounting Records including Deferred Tax Positions
• Accounting Malpractice
• U.S. and Foreign Tax Services, including tax controversy representation, LIHTC, HTC & NMTC

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant – States of Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Ohio
• Certified in Financial Forensics

Professional/Civic Associations

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners including South Florida Chapter
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Forest City Lodge #388 F&AM