BRG Continues Forensic Accounting Expansion, Appoints Morton as Managing Director

BRG hired Jesse R. Morton in its forensic accounting and investigations practice as a managing director in Atlanta. He specializes in fraud and regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation issues related to government programs including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and anti-money laundering and sanctions._x000D_
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“As federal scrutiny of pandemic-era tax credit programs continues to ramp up, Jesse’s sophistication as a forensic accountant and fraud investigator will help clients navigate these complex, high-stakes challenges,” Jeff Stec, a BRG managing director and co-leader of its economics, disputes and investigations business line. “Jesse’s background as a consultant, accountant, lawyer, investigator and auditor enables a unique understanding of business and regulatory priorities. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”_x000D_
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Morton works with businesses and their advisors on ERC and PPP regulatory compliance and fraud prevention, detection, response and remediation-related services across industries and sectors. He has assisted thousands of companies since the onset of the pandemic. This includes independently evaluating and enhancing documentation and support, information document request (IDR) and claim denial/audit/appeals and litigation support, ERC provider audit readiness, claim portfolio analysis and litigation and enforcement action support, including expert witness testimony. He also has extensive experience assisting clients with anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, securities and trading violations and elder financial exploitation issues. Morton also regularly performs investigations into regulatory violations, asset tracing and financial analysis; and manages insider threats and third-party risks._x000D_
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Morton is the most recent addition to BRG’s forensic accounting and investigations practice. Over the past year, the practice has added managing directors including Ben Sheppard, Christopher Hanson, Kenneth Mathieu, Jeff George, Frank Wisehart and Frank Dery._x000D_
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“BRG has built a very impressive forensic accounting team over the past year,” Mortin said. “It’s an exciting time for the firm and an important time for clients. I look forward to partnering with BRG and providing excellent services to businesses navigating these crucial matters.”_x000D_
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Before joining BRG, Morton held senior roles at a global advisory firm and a Big Four accounting firm. He was also an adjunct professor at George Mason University.