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Gail A. Kasmir
CPA, CFE, CVA, CFFA, CFD, FLMI
PROFESSION Certified Public Accountant,
Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation
Analyst, Certified Forensic Financial Analyst,
Certified Fraud Deterrence Analyst
EMPLOYER:
Forensic, Litigation, and Accounting
Consultants, PLLC, President and Managing
Member
Services Provided:
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Fraud Prevention / Deterrence ::
Fraud Examination and Detection
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Operating Efficiencies and Controls
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Corporate Valuations ::
Accounting Consulting Services ::
Internal Audit Outsourcing ::
Compliance Plans ::
Expert Witness, Litigation Support,
Trial Support ::
Sarbanes Oxley Compliance |
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EMPLOYER:
NATIONAL HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY in Liquidation (1995 to 2006)
POSITION:
ACCOUNTING and FINANCE DIRECTOR, including
LITIGATION SUPPORT AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
Responsibilities:
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Litigation support and forensic accounting
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Assisting attorneys in preparation for trial
regarding accounting and fraud matters
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Investigation of complex corporate fraud
schemes
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Testimony in trials and depositions on behalf
of company in both civil and criminal lawsuits
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Provided forensic accounting and litigation
support to FBI and IRS which resulted in
numerous criminal convictions of former
officers and third parties responsible for
financial misstatement and asset misappropriation
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Corporate Financial Reporting, including
monthly financial statement preparation
and analysis
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Supervision and management of all daily
accounting activities and staff, including
accounts payable, cash
receipts, mortgage and real estate accounting,
payroll, and human resources
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Corporate treasury oversight and cash management
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Preparation of consolidated tax returns;
tax planning and reporting
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Investment planning, reporting, and analysis;
liaison with corporate investment advisors
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Development, implementation, and maintenance
of computerized accounting systems
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Audit support; liaison with external auditors
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida
(1980)
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Certified Fraud Examiner (2005)
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Certified Fraud Deterrence Analyst (2005)
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Certified Valuation Analyst (2005)
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Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (2006)
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Fellow, Life Member Institute (1983)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Lifeco Investment Group, Inc. Orlando, FL
and subsidiary companies, including National
Heritage Life Insurance Company
POSITION: TREASURER, SECRETARY,
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (1985 to 1995)
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Harvest Life Insurance Company, Orlando,
FL.
Subsidiary of Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
POSITION: FINANCIAL MANAGER
(1983 to 1985)
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Ernst and Young (Formerly Ernst and Whinney),Orlando,
FL.
POSITION: AUDIT SENIOR
(1979 to 1983)
TESTIMONY EXPERIENCE:
Experience includes extensive consulting
and testimony experience in both civil and
federal court in the accounting, financial,
and business issues of litigation, with
an emphasis regarding corporate fraud activities.
EDUCATION:
University of Central Florida, Orlando,
FL (1977-1979)
Degree - BSBA Accounting GPA: 3.89
Graduated Summa Cum Laude on accelerated
time-shortened program
National Dean's List, President's List
LICENSES:
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Department of Business and Professional
Regulation
Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant
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Life Office Management Association
Fellow, Life Member Institute
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants;
Valuation, Forensic Accounting, and
Litigation Services Section Member
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National Association of Certified Valuation
Analysts
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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Life Office Management Association
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Insurance Accounting and Systems Association
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Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Fraternity
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Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor
Society
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University of Central Florida Alumni Association
HONORS:
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Who's Who in Finance and Industry
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Who's Who of Women Executives
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Who's Who in Accounting
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Who's Who of Emerging Leaders of America
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