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Peter S. Davis, CPA, ABV, CFF, CIRA, CTP, CFE

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Peter S. Davis is a Senior Managing Director in the Strategic Advisory practice at J.S. Held with over 30 years of experience in financial consulting and extensive litigation experience across the US, Mexico, Germany, and Japan. He has served as Receiver or Distribution Agent in regulatory matters brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Arizona State Board of Education, as well as for lenders and equity holders.

Peter has a proven track record in forensic accounting and fraud detection, uncovering complex fraud schemes and returning millions of dollars to victims. He helps companies in transition with turnaround and restructuring strategies to improve profitability and liquidity, serving as CRO, CRA, and Financial Advisor to distressed companies. Peter has also provided expert testimony and litigation support in numerous bankruptcy matters, focusing on asset recovery and investigating the root cause of insolvency.

Peter's expertise includes understanding and interpreting complex financial data and determining damages. He has provided expert testimony in Federal, Bankruptcy, and State court matters, as well as State legislatures and board matters. He has taught forensic accounting and receiverships at Arizona State University and provided training to various organizations.

Peter is fluent in English and German and holds an MBA from Arizona State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.

Key Expertise

  • Forensic Accounting
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Receiverships
  • Restructuring & Turnaround
  • Bankruptcy Advisory
  • Lender Advisory
  • Asset Recovery
  • Valuations & Damages

Professional Registration

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in AZ, WA, and OR
  • Accredited in Business Valuation
  • Certified in Financial Forensics
  • Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor
  • Certified Turnaround Professional
  • Certified Fraud Examiner

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The Role of Forensic Accountants in Measuring and Detecting Fraud in Employee Loss Claims
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The Role of Forensic Accountants in Measuring and Detecting Fraud in Inventory Loss Claims
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The Role of Forensic Accountants in Detecting Fraud in Business Interruption Claims
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