About Richard A. Vera, CPA, CITP, MBA, MSc, CFE, CCCE, CECFE, CSA, AQA |
| Rich Vera, Director of Digital and Financial Forensics, worked as a Senior Forensic Auditor with 14 years of distinguished service. He served on ATF digital evidence recovery teams (DERTs), investigated an array of criminal cases, including arson for profit, tax fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, identity theft, bankruptcy fraud and murder for hire. He has testified as an expert witness at criminal and civil trials as well as during Grand Jury proceedings. Mr. Vera has owned 2 CPA firms as well as a private investigative firm focusing on the investigation of fraud and financial crimes. His education and certifications include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Forensics, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (CFCE), Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (CCCE), Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Accredited Quality Assessor (AQA), Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Financial and Accounting Professionals, and Cybersecurity Advisory Services, SOC for Cybersecurity.
Rich has partnered with his former ATF colleague, retired Senior Special Agent CFI/CES Jessica F. Gotthold, to work at Critical Elements, Inc., a multi-faceted firm that specializes in cyber security, digital forensics, financial forensics/fraud examination, and training in the areas of fire, explosives, financial investigation, as well as providing expert testimony services and litigation support.
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