Dana McFerran is a Managing Director in the Forensic practice for KPMG LLP. She has spent over sixteen years focusing on financial statement analysis, financial reporting and general fraud and misconduct investigations, Foreign Corruption Practices Act investigations and due diligence procedures, post-acquisition dispute arbitration matters, expert witness services, litigation support and damage claim analyses across all industries. Dana has conducted a wide variety of forensic accounting investigations in connection with management and Audit Committee investigations, DOJ, SEC and international enforcement proceedings. Many of these matters have also resulted in assisting clients enhance compliance programs and controls to mitigate bribery and corruption and general fraud risks. Dana spent two years in KPMG's Audit practice prior to joining the Forensic practice.

Professional and Industry Experience

Led an international team investigating allegations of FCPA violations for a global pharmaceutical company. The matter focused on payments made to HCPs, consultants, agents, third party intermediaries for their operations in the ASPAC region
Led an international team that provided pre- acquisition FCPA due diligence services for an international business outsourcing company.
Provided neutral arbitration services for technology companies involved in a multimillion dollar purchase price dispute related to post closing working capital adjustments. Nature of the disputed items related to accounts receivable, accrued expenses, payroll liabilities, deferred revenue and resolving issues with GAAP and in accordance with accounting policies and practices consistently applied.
Provided post-acquisition FCPA due diligence services for a global power and automation technologies company.
Conducted an anti-bribery and corruption risk assessment and provided recommendations for compliance monitoring techniques and processes for an international pharmacy benefit management company.
Led the reconciliation efforts and coordinated with the Corporate Trustee relative to the $20B Claims Fund and assisted in analyzing claims and other issues arising under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 in connection with the Deepwater Horizon Incident.
Led an international investigation for a global medical device manufacturer. The matter involved allegations of earnings management, bribery and conflict of interest concerns in their European regions.
Led an international team investigating allegations of FCPA violations for a global pharmaceutical company. The matter focused on service provider, consultant and distribution arrangements and payments for their operations in Brazil, Russia and CIS countries.
Assisted the Examiner in a bankruptcy investigation conducting interviews, analyzing complex trading data, determining the adequacy of disclosures made in position reports provided to the Company’s credit facility, analyzing the flow of funds in the Company’s cash management system and reviewing trading risk management policies and procedures.
Assisted with an investigation of a large tobacco company in alleged illegal bribes made by their management to foreign government delegations in Africa.
Conducted an independent investigation on behalf of the Audit Committee for a publicly traded financial services company. The investigation resulted from allegations of a scheme that involved suspicious equipment financing loans. Led the loan file review, electronic data preservation and collection, electronic data review and assisted counsel with interviews.
Investigated allege fraudulent reporting of sales for a large electronics company. Tasks included interviewing pertinent company personnel, reviewing sales transactions for a two year period, documenting sales controls and procedures, providing recommendations to the company to help mitigate future misconduct, and reporting findings to outside counsel.

Speaking Engagements

"How to Detect and Deter Fraud,” American Bar Association, New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference, March 2012
“Preventing and Detecting Fraud and Misconduct,” Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Insurance Conference, November 2011
“Valuation Application and Methodologies,” Practising Law Institute, Pocket MBA – Finance for Lawyers, September 2011

Function and Specialization

Ms. McFerran specializes in providing assistance to legal counsel in the areas of accounting investigations and fraud investigations, as well as economic and accounting aspects of litigation and arbitration.

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Finance Committee Chair and Executive Committee for the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA)

Languages

English

Education, Licenses & Certifications

BA from Lafayette College
Certified Public Accountant (PA and NJ)
Certified in Financial Forensics