Kathryn Smith

Biography

Kathryn performs financial forensic-related services, including income and asset tracing and business valuation, for litigation purposes.

She has prepared forensic analysis for the following purposes: marital dissolution, Paycheck Protection Program fraud, investment fraud, money laundering, cryptocurrency tracing, underground banking, and campaign contribution fraud.

Previous Experience

Before joining Willamette Management Associates, Kathryn worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”). At the FBI, Kathryn was a forensic accountant who focused on counterintelligence, cyber and white-collar investigations. In this role, Kathryn performed financial analysis and worked closely with special agents and the U.S. Attorney’s office on criminal investigations. Before joining the FBI, Kathryn was a forensic accountant with the San Diego District Attorney’s office in the Economic Crimes Division. Prior to her work at the District Attorney’s office, Kathryn was a manager at Addleman & Associates where she performed forensic analysis in marital dissolution matters. Prior to her work as a forensic accountant, Kathryn worked at Moss Adams, LLP and Edelstein & Company, LLP as a tax accountant focusing on high-net-worth individuals and small-business tax return preparation and review.

Education

• Master of Science in accounting, Northeastern University
• Bachelor of Science in accountancy, Providence College

Professional Affiliations

Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) licensed in California

Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners