Elizabeth M. Junell CPA, CFF, CFE

Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Beth is a partner in EY's Fraud Investigations & Dispute Services (FIDS) practice, advising clients on a variety of topics related to investigations, regulatory compliance and disputes. Beth has significant experience in a wide range of high-profile, large-scale engagements for multi-national public and private companies in industries including oil & gas, engineering and construction, consumer and industrial products, healthcare, banking, gaming, real estate, and telecommunications. Beth has over 22 years of professional experience, starting as a financial statement auditor before moving into fraud, investigations and compliance. Beth has extensive experience in investigations, corporate governance and compliance program design and implementation. This work often arises from alleged GAAP and SEC reporting violations, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and related global statues, employee or vendor malfeasance or other alleged fraudulent activities. Beth has worked on behalf of management or the special committee for companies under investigation by international, federal and state agencies; and for the monitor or compliance consultant in a post-investigation monitoring capacity. She also regularly consults directly with executive management on the design and implementation of corporate governance structures and compliance programs. Beth specializes in anti-corruption related matters, where she has deep experience conducting and managing engagements in over 30 countries, including work in-person in: Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Turkey, UAE and the UK. Her work includes reactive investigation and remediation matters, as well as proactive projects such as risk assessments, M&A due diligence and compliance program design and implementation. She has presented results of these matters to Boards, C-suite management and government authorities including U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. Beth also has experience in various phases of dispute avoidance and resolution including discovery, investigation and analysis of complex facts, expert report preparation and testimony both at trial and by deposition.

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