Jose A. (“Tony”) Santana, CPA/CFF, has 20 years of experience applying accounting, financial, and economic principles to financial investigations and litigation matters. He specializes in the analysis of complex accounting issues, the investigation of alleged frauds, and the determination of damages. Mr. Santana has analyzed a number of accounting-related issues including revenue recognition, adequacy of reserves related to accounts receivable and inventory, and employee stock options. He has also dealt with a wide range of litigation matters including cases involving antitrust, breach of contract, fraud, patent infringement, and lost earnings of both companies and individuals. He has worked in industries including consumer products, high technology, and telecommunications. Mr. Santana has testified in both state and federal court.

Prior to joining BRG, Mr. Santana held a director-level position with LECG. Previously, he was a partner of Simpson LLP, a firm of certified public accountants specializing in litigation services. Mr. Santana also served as a senior audit officer for California Commerce Bank in Los Angeles. 

Mr. Santana is a Certified Public Accountant. He has also earned the Certified in Financial Forensics designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Education

• Loyola Marymount University
  B.S., Accounting, 1989
  

Employment History

• LECG, LLC
  Director
  2005 - 2011
• Navigant Consulting, Inc.
  Director
  2004 - 2005
• FTI Consulting, Inc.
  Director
  2001 - 2004
• Simpson LLP
  Partner
  1990 - 2000
• Coopers & Lybrand
  Associate
  1985 - 1990