Curriculum Vitae

Ms. Gail A. Kasmir

Attorney Gail A. KasmirCPA, CFF, CFE, CFFA, CVA, FLMI
PROFESSION Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Forensic Financial Analyst, Certified Valuation Analyst, Fellow Life Member Institute

EMPLOYER:

Forensic, Litigation, and Accounting Consultants, PLLC, President and Managing Member

Services Provided:

  • Fraud Prevention / Deterrence
  • Fraud Examination and Detection
  • Operating Efficiencies and Controls
  • Corporate Valuations
  • Accounting Consulting Services
  • Internal Audit Outsourcing
  • Compliance Plans
  • Expert Witness, Litigation Support, Trial Support
  • Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

EMPLOYER:

NATIONAL HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY in Liquidation (1995 to current)

POSITION:

ACCOUNTING and FINANCE DIRECTOR, including LITIGATION SUPPORT AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Responsibilities:

  • Litigation support and forensic accounting
  • Assisting attorneys in preparation for trial regarding accounting and fraud matters
  • Investigation of complex corporate fraud schemes
  • Testimony in trials and depositions on behalf of company in both civil and criminal lawsuits
  • 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
  • Corporate Financial Reporting, including monthly financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Supervision and management of all daily accounting activities and staff, including accounts payable, cash receipts, mortgage and real estate accounting, payroll, and human resources
  • Corporate treasury oversight and cash management
  • Preparation of consolidated tax returns; tax planning and reporting
  • Investment planning, reporting, and analysis; liaison with corporate investment advisors
  • Development, implementation, and maintenance of computerized accounting systems
  • Audit support; liaison with external auditors

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida (1980)
  • Certified in Financial Forensics (2008)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (2005)
  • Certified Fraud Deterrence Analyst (2005)
  • Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (2006)
  • Certified Valuation Analyst (2005)
  • Fellow Life Member Institute (1983)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 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)
  • Harvest Life Insurance Company, Orlando, FL. Subsidiary of Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
    POSITION: FINANCIAL MANAGER (1983 to 1985)
  • Ernst and Young (Formerly Ernst and Whinney),Orlando, FL.
    POSITION: AUDIT SENIOR (1979 to 1983)

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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:

  • Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    Board of Accountancy
    Certified Public Accountant
  • Life Office Management Association
    Fellow, Life Member Institute

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Valuation, Forensic Accounting, and Litigation Services Section Member
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Life Office Management Association
  • Insurance Accounting and Systems Association
  • Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting Fraternity
  • Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society
  • University of Central Florida Alumni Association
  • Volunteer for Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

HONORS:

  • Who’s Who in Finance and Industry
  • Who’s Who of Women Executives
  • Who’s Who in Accounting
  • Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders of America

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