Jack W. Harris
Forensic Accounting and Auditing Expert
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Professional Summary
Jack W. Harris, CPA, CFE, CIA, CVA, CFF, CGMA, MAFF is a forensic accounting and auditing expert specializing in claims and damages analysis. With a career spanning construction, mining, energy, real estate, and insurance sectors, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing damages quantification, and evaluating whether fraud has occurred.
Mr. Harris has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, involving construction, mining, energy, and real estate cases. His M.B.A. in Finance, along with certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, 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 management and fraud investigations.
Work Experience
Jack W. Harris began his professional career at Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte) in San Diego in 1979. He has held significant positions including Internal Audit Manager at E.F. Hutton & Co., Managerial Audit and Controller Positions at Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. in 1993, Director at RGL Forensics from 2009 to 2012, and Managing Director at Kroll, LLC from 2022 to 2023.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Jack W. Harris specializes in forensic accounting and auditing for construction and energy projects, focusing on damages and claims assessment.
Best Use Cases
- 1litigation support in construction disputes
- 2claims assessment for energy projects
- 3financial forensic analysis in real estate
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View full reportEducation
M.B.A. in Finance
University of San Diego
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
San Diego State University
Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Valuation Analyst
- Certified in Financial Forensics
- Chartered Global Management Accountant