Bradley J. Preber CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFE
Retired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Brad Preber is the retired CEO of Grant Thornton. He is well-known for his long career in Forensics as an expert witness, fraud prevention specialist, white collar crime investigator and arbitrator. He has authored many books and articles, including Practice Aids for the AICPA and the book Financial Expert Witness Communication: A Practical Guide to Reporting and Testimony, published by Wiley in 2014. He was named as one the Top Consultants for Leadership in 2019 by Consulting magazine, as one of the Top 100 Most influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today in 2020 and 2021, to the Directors 100 list by the NACD in 2020 and 2021, as a Top Consulting Firm CEO in 2021 by Consulting Report, and was listed by Glassdoor as the #47 Top CEO in 2021.
Appearances
IdentificationFVC1715DateNovember 13, 2017This session will explore testifying in different venues in alternative dispute resolutions settings…Speakers
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPRaymond Sloane, CPA, ABV, CFF, JDManaging Director, Berkeley Research GroupHoward Berkowitz, CPA, ABV, CFFAssociate Director, Berkeley Research Group$49Standard Price
IdentificationFVC1720DateNovember 13, 2017This session will explore specific frauds schemes and how they were uncovered. Participants will learn about fraud cover-up and detection techniques…Speakers
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPSteven E. Richards, CPASenior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting$49Standard Price
Identification50DateNovember 10, 2014Surviving cross-examination will provide the financial expert witness with practical skills to not only survive, but also thrive, in civil litigation cross-examination…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP$49Standard Price
Identification34DateNovember 12, 2012Nothing strikes fear into a financial expert witness more than the thought of a cross examination done by a well-prepared and skillful attorney. In this session, learn how to not just survive, but how to thrive, cross examination. Practical tips and tools as well as war stories will be shared…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Identification47DateNovember 12, 2012Nothing strikes fear into a financial expert witness more than the thought of a cross examination done by a well-prepared and skillful attorney. In this session, learn how to not just survive, but how to thrive, cross examination. Practical tips and tools as well as war stories will be shared…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Identification206DateNovember 13, 2012CPAs who perform forensic analysis and expert testimony services are often pressured to reach a client-favorableSpeakers
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPRobert F. Reilly, CPA, CGMA, ABV, CFF, ENROLLED AGENTPresident/CEO/COO, Willamette Management Associates
IdentificationRB130430DateApril 30, 2013Nothing strikes fear into a financial expert witness more than the thought of a cross examination done by a well-prepared and skillful attorney. In this session, learn how to not just survive, but how to thrive, cross examination. Practical tips and tools as well as war stories will be shared…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Identification50DateNovember 10, 2014Surviving cross-examination will provide the financial expert witness with practical skills to not only survive, but also thrive, in civil litigation cross-examination…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Identification41DateNovember 7, 2016The disparity between genders represented in leadership roles continues to be a concern for businesses and public accounting firms alike. For those of us who plan to retire in the next ten years, this disparity represents a big opportunity for succession planning…Speakers
James Andersen, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASAPartner, Hemming Morse, LLPShannon Farr, CPA/ABV/CFFConsulting Principal, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C.Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPAnnette Stalker, CPA, CFF, CFEPrincipal, Stalker ForensicsElizabeth Z. Woodward, CPA, CFF, CFEDirector of Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Services, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC$49Standard Price
Identification64DateNovember 8, 2016In this session, participants will hear from, and interact with, a panel of newer and more seasoned expert witnesses. They will share with you their experiences around landing that first testimony engagement, the characteristics of a quality testifier and how to stay out of trouble on the stand…Speakers
Robert P. Gray, CPA, CGMA, ABV, CFF, CFEMember/Principal, Gray Schrupp & Associates PLLCTed Israel, CPA, CGMA, ABV, CFFPartner, Israel Frey Group, LLPBradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPArik Van Zandt, ASA, CDBVManaging Director, Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services, LLC$49Standard Price
IdentificationFVC1814DateNovember 5, 2018Expert testimony can cause fear or anxiety in the most seasoned expert. That anxiety is magnified when you don’t have a lot of testifying experience. Our mock trial programs will prepare you for successful expert testimony…Speakers
Laurin Quiat, JDPartner, Baker Hostetler LLPPartner, Caldwell, Propst & DeLoach, LLPBradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPThomas E. Hilton, CPA, CGMA, ABV, CFFPartner, Anders CPAs + Advisors$49Standard Price
IdentificationFVC1835DateNovember 6, 2018Delivered by seasoned experts from the United States and Canada, this session will compare and contrast the differences between the US and Canadian federal criminal and civil litigation processes. Experiences will be shared and practical advice given…Speakers
David Elzinga, CPA,CA•IFA,CFF,CFEManager, Investigations, ALBERTA SECURITIES COMMISSIONBradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP$49Standard Price
IdentificationFVC1856DateNovember 7, 2018Engage in dialogue with other experts to share best practices related to engagement letters, document retention, and report development. Have an opportunity to ask challenging questions of your peers to validate engagement methodologies and boundaries…Speakers
David Duffus, BA, MBA, CPA, ABV, CFE, CFFPartner, HKA Global, Inc.Joseph L. Leauanae, CPA, ABV, CFF, CITP, CFE, ASAPresident, Anthem ForensicsGreg Regan, CPA, CFFPartner, Hemming MorseBradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP$49Standard Price
IdentificationSEC2020DateDecember 9, 2020COVID-19 has had unprecedented social and economic impact. Companies have been under extreme pressure to stay solvent, and research indicates it is often in times of economic crises that frauds are committed. Oftentimes, it can take 18 months or longer to uncover frauds…Speakers
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLPSusan Markel, CPA, CFFManaging Director, Alix PartnersKristin D. Rivera, CPA, CFF, CFEGlobal Forensics Leader, PwCNathan Seltzer, J.D.Partner, Latham & Watkins
IdentificationFVC2227DateNovember 15, 2022In our industry, planning ahead has arguably never been more challenging. The past may hold some answers, but emerging trends pose new and unique questions…Speaker
Bradley J. Preber, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFERetired CEO, Grant Thornton LLP$49Standard Price
