Chris Ekimoff, CPA/CFF, CFE, MAFF, CGMA

Director of Financial Investigations & Dispute Services

RSM

Chris Ekimoff is a Director in the Financial Investigations & Dispute Services (“FIDS”) based out of the Washington DC and New York City offices of RSM. Chris has significant experience providing litigation consulting and forensic accounting services—including as an expert witness on behalf of his clients— performing internal investigations, applying and evaluating financial reporting methods, responding to allegations of accounting and auditing malpractice, asset tracing engagements, and other complex financial and accounting issues. He is a co-host of the inSecurities Podcast from the Practising Law Institute, and an Adjunct Professor at the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. Chris also heads the FIDS Blockchain and Crypto Solutions Working Group at RSM.

Chris leads engagements regarding SEC financial reporting matters, public company restatements, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations and corporate compliance. Additionally, he has overseen the development and implementation of fraud risk management programs, as well as the performance of internal investigations at companies in the financial services, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology industries. Chris has contributed to matters including revenue recognition issues, audit malpractice claims, alleged SEC reporting violations, complex GAAP & GAAS accounting policy issues, whistleblower allegations, and mortgage-backed securities litigation.