JenniferFiddianGreen

School of Accounting and Finance Fellowship Honourees

Jennifer Fiddian-Green, BA, CA, IFA, CAMS, CMA, CFI, CFE

Jennifer is a partner with Grant Thorton LLP's Forensic Accounting and Investigative Services practice in Toronto, Ontario. She has practiced in this area since 1996 and has conducted financial investigations on behalf of corporations, law firms, governments and law enforcement agencies.

She works with clients to investigate fraud, understand risk, comply with legislation and implement processes to protect from fraud. Jennifer has investigated, reported and managed numerous large fraud investigations for both government organizations and private companies. These engagements have required Jennifer to conduct interviews of both witnesses and suspects, formulate and plan investigative approaches, manage and maintain evidence continuity, report orally and in written format, as well as assist with the execution of Anton Pillar orders. In December 2001, Jennifer was recognized professionally as a CA designated specialist in investigative and forensic accounting.

Jennifer completed a two-year secondment as the sole in-house forensic accountant for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Proceeds of Crime antimoney laundering initiative (1996 to 1998). Jennifer has qualified as an expert and provided testimony in Ontario Provincial Court, criminal proceedings.

After graduating with a BA from the University of Waterloo in 1993, Jennifer went on to pursue her specialization becoming a CA in 1995, a CMA in 1996, and a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1997. In 2001 she earned the designation of Investigative Forensic Accountant. She has added Certified Forensic Investigator and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist to her creditials. The ICAO noticed her distinguished career and honoured her with an ICAO Award of Distinction in 2006.

Jennifer has developed and instructed courses for accountants, lawyers, police officers, and for corporations at the staff, senior management and board levels. Jennifer has published a number of articles on fraud and anti-money laundering and presents regularly on these topics.

2006 Fellow: Christine Leung