Michael D. Pakter, CPA, CVA, CFF, MAFF, CDBV, CGMA
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Professional Summary
Michael D. Pakter, CPA, CVA, CFF, MAFF, CDBV, CGMA is a forensic accounting expert specializing in economic damages and financial forensics litigation. With a career spanning forensic accounting, economic damages, and financial analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to complex litigation matters. His work centers on investigating financial irregularities, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether financial misconduct has occurred.
Mr. Pakter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and fraud investigations. His Bachelor of Accountancy from Witwatersrand University, along with certifications such as Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Fraud Examiner, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving financial misconduct and economic damages.
Work Experience
Gould & Pakter Associates, LLC — Managing Member | 2004–Present Russell Novak & Company, LLP — Partner | 2000–2004 Russell Novak & Company, LLP — Principal | 1998–1999 Rome Associates LLP — Principal | 1996–1998 Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser — Manager/Senior Manager, Litigation | 1991–1996 Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser — Supervisor/Manager, Review and Technical Guidance | 1986–1991 Sussman & Goddard — Manager, Accounting and Auditing; Manager, Technical and Training | 1985–1986 Macsteel Group of Companies — Corporate Treasurer/Corporate Secretary | 1982–1985 SADF Directorate of Internal Auditing — Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis and Fraud Detection | 1980–1982 Schwartz Fine & Company/Arthur Andersen Worldwide — Accounting, Auditing and Financial Analysis | 1977–1980
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Michael D. Pakter specializes in forensic accounting and economic damages for litigation support.
Best Use Cases
- 1litigation support for economic damages
- 2forensic accounting investigations
- 3business valuation in bankruptcy cases
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View full reportEducation
Bachelor of Commerce
Witwatersrand University, South Africa · 1976
Bachelor of Accountancy
Witwatersrand University, South Africa · 1979
Bankruptcy Mediation Certificate Program
DePaul University · 2000
Construction Management Certificate Program
DePaul University · 2007
Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant (IL)
- Chartered Accountant