Scott Porter has over 20 years of investigative and forensic accounting experience, including prior roles at a “Big 4” firm, a specialty forensic firm, and CPAO's regulatory enforcement division.
Scott has led numerous investigations across myriad industries, conducting hundreds of interviews of witnesses and subjects, encompassing areas such as employee/management fraud, foreign corruption, tax evasion, securities fraud, auditor/accountant standard of care, and financial statement misrepresentation, among others. As a result of this extensive experience, Scott has testified on several occasions; his expert opinions are clear, concise, and resilient when subjected to rigorous cross-examination.
Scott has presented at numerous international anti-fraud conferences for organizations such as the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Professional Designations
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Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA)
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Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
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Specialist in Investigative and Forensic Accounting (DIFA, formerly known as CA•IFA)
Memberships
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CPA Canada
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CPA Ontario
Education
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BCOMM (with great distinction)- University of Saskatchewan
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Graduate Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting (Dean's List, Highest GPA in Graduating Class)
Written and Published Materials
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Published article “Teaching Interview Techniques to Forensic Accountants is Critical” in the Journal of Investigative & Forensic Accounting Vol 4, Issue 1, 2012
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Featured Podcast - https://acfeinsights.squarespace.com/acfe-insights/the-interview-room-preparation-evidence-empathy-scott-porter
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Featured Article - https://www.fraudconferencenews.com/home/2019/6/25/emerging-trends-affecting-the-admission-seeking-interview