Bob Bates, CPA, CVA, CFE

Bob Bates, CPA, CVA, CFE is a forensic accounting expert specializing in business valuation and fraud investigation. With a career spanning roles as a Controller and CFO across diverse industries, he brings a strategic financial management perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether fraudulent activities have occurred.

Mr. Bates has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in international accounting, software issues, and SEC reporting. His Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving complex financial matters.