Adrian Phipps is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing analytical support and managing teams to assist experts in various areas of forensic accounting, general accounting, financial analysis, financial investigations, and dispute resolution. His expertise spans multiple industries, with a particular focus on banking, consumer products, and government sectors. Mr. Phipps is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of California, maintaining an active status in the profession.

In his previous role at EY, Mr. Phipps contributed to numerous dispute matters involving Fortune 500 companies within the banking industry and commercial products sector. He has gained considerable experience in a wide range of investigations, including corporate fraud, employee theft, financial statement fraud, intellectual property theft, and asset misappropriation. Additionally, Mr. Phipps has significant expertise in conducting anti-bribery and anti-corruption assessments, focusing on the identification of bribery, kickbacks, public official misconduct, and government fraud.

Prior to transitioning into forensic accounting, Mr. Phipps began his career as an auditor for both publicly and privately held organizations. During this time, he gained valuable experience auditing and analyzing trends, significant transactions, account balances, and key performance metrics. He is well-versed in internal control frameworks, accounting and financial reporting, risk management, regulatory and compliance standards, and the handling of complex accounting transactions.