Jeff Brader, CPA, CFE, Cr.FA, CFS, FCPA

Technical Director

 

“My clients benefit from my experience cutting across a range of industries.”

 

 

Expertise

Accounting, auditing, fraud examinations, forensic accounting, litigation support, agreed-upon procedures, and tax compliance. Provides services to law firms, engineers and architects, transportation and distribution, manufacturing, construction, automotive dealerships, entertainment, radio and television broadcasting, manufacturers, private schools, religious organizations, mental and health rehabilitation centers, and boys and girls clubs.

Professional Associations and Leadership

Forensic CPA Society
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee
Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Control Center

Education

California State University, Northridge, BS, Business Administration
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, MS, Taxation

Jeffrey Speaks Out!

Why are you passionate about your career choice?
Digging into the forensics of accounting is like solving a mystery, which is very exciting.

What makes Lautze & Lautze an exciting place to work?
The firm fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and trust—all important ingredients for a satisfying and successful career.

Would you describe a “success story” related to client services?
I had the opportunity to help a broadcasting group with the sale of its business. I achieved this by analyzing and evaluating industry reporting standards and making recommendations on how to best share information with a potential purchaser. Specifically, I evaluated programming revenue and expenses, trade arrangements, inventory values, licensing agreements, and program amortization and compared that information to industry standards and practices. The result: a successful sale.

What are you up to when not at the firm helping clients?
I spend my time raising Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.