MBK’s Thomas Dowling Earns Fraud Examiner Certification

HOLYOKE — Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the membership of Senior Associate Thomas Dowling in the Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners. Requirements for the certification include meeting the ACFE’s character, experience, and educational requirements and demonstrating knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: fraudulent financial transactions, fraud prevention and deterrence, legal elements of fraud, and fraud investigation.

“Fraud is a real issue for all organizations,” Dowling said. “As a certified fraud examiner, I am looking to help organizations understand fraud, assess their fraud risks, and provide tools and services to prevent, detect, and correct fraudulent behaviors.”

Howard Cheney, MBK partner and director of Auditing and Accounting, called Dowling “a great asset to the firm. With his new certification, he can provide our clients with the vigilant protection they need in today’s business landscape.”

Dowling graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Bentley University and continued at Bentley to earn his master’s degree in taxation, graduating with high distinction. In addition to his new ACFE certification, he is a member of AICPA, MSCPA, and the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. He can be reached at (413) 322-3494 or [email protected].