Geffen Mesher, one of Portland’s largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Tim Porter, senior audit staff, has earned the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) prestigious Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, which denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. With nearly 75,000 members worldwide, ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.

Tim provides auditing and accounting services to a variety of small and medium sized businesses with a particular emphasis on clients in the manufacturing, professional services, and auto dealerships industries. Among other consulting services he offers his clients, Tim provides input on the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and employee benefit plans.

“This accreditation adds to the wide range of knowledge and expertise Geffen Mesher offers, particularly to privately held, middle market companies that are more frequently the victim of fraud,” said David S. Porter, Forensic Group Chair.