Alexander "Lamar" Casparis, Jr.

CPA / ABV / CFF / CITP / CVA / Cr.FA

ACADEMICS

Certificate to practice Public Accountancy (CPA):
Granted after examination by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, September 1990

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA):
Granted after examination by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, April 1999

Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA):
Granted after examination by the American College of Forensic Examiners International, November 2003
Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Accounting, April 1998

Past Chairman of the American Board of Forensic Accounting
Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, April 2001

Past Board Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV):
Granted after examination and the fulfillment of Business and Lifetime Learning Experience by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, November 2005

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF):
Granted after the fulfillment of Business and Lifetime Learning Experience by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, August 2008

Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP):
Granted after the fulfillment of Business and Lifetime Learning Experience by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, January 2009 - August 2016

Formal Education:

            BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, May 1978
                        B.B.A. in Economics
                                    Member of Omnicron Delta Epsilon (Honor Society in Economics)
            UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN, December 1995
                        M.B.A. in Management
                                    Member of Who’s Who in Accountancy and Information Systems
            NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
                        D.B.A. in Information Technology Management (all but dissertation)
                                    Dissertation studying “Bifurcating (Splitting) the Personal and Enterprise Value of

                                    Physician Goodwill in Medical Practices: A Quantitative Model”

Academic Publications, Presentations and Working Papers:


  • “Best Practices: Integrating Business & Information Technology Strategy in a Business Process Improvement Framework”, Society of Logistics & Engineering 2000

  • “The Unsolicited Electronic Mail Act of 1999: A Federal Policy Analysis Using the Wallace S. Sayre Model”, 1999

  • “Anheuser-Busch Companies: A Strategic Analysis of the Beer Industry”, 1999

  • “Modeling the Virtual University for Continuous Improvement in Education: A Proposal for Assessment”, 1998

  • “Methods for Assessing Competitive Intelligence: Source Credibility Attribution Issues”, 1997

  • “The Theory of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP): Fact or Fiction in the 1990’s”, 1997


 Professional Presentations and Publications:


  • “Fraud and Forensic Round Table discussing Ethics and Individual Integrity in the Investigative Process” presented to the University of Houston Student Association Members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, September 2014.

  • “A Forensic Discussion about Risk, the General Control Environment, and What It Means to the Business” presented to Be Tomball Ready, January 2014

  • “Trust, but Verify: A Forensic Discussion about Audit Risk, the General Control Environment, and What It Means to the CPA and Corporate Practitioner” presented for Continuing Educations on behalf of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Foundation, November and December 2012.

  • “International Corporate Compliance Issues”, presented in concert with Burleson, LLP for MCLE and CPE, November 2012.

  • “The Forensic Examiner’s Role in Risk Management and Compliance” presented at the American College of Forensic Examiners Annual Conference, October 2012.

  • “Forensic Accounting: An Introduction for CPAs” presented for Continuing Professional Education on behalf of the Houston CPA Society, May 2012.

  • “Sayre Wheel – Analytical Model” presented to the Leadership North Houston Legislative Session, February 16, 2012.

  • “Forensic Accounting” presented for Continuing Professional Education on behalf of the Houston CPA Society, February 2012.

  •  “Anti-Corruption Compliance – Building and Demonstrating International Compliance” in The Association of Energy Service Companies publication, Well Servicing Magazine, November/December 2011.

  • “Forensic Accounting Hot Topics Panel Discussion” presented at the American College of Forensic Examiners Annual Conference, October 2011.

  • “Anti-Corruption Compliance – What did they Do? Case Studies” in The Association of Energy Service Companies publication, Well Servicing Magazine, July/August 2011.

  • “Anti-Corruption Compliance – The Ever Changing Landscape: Part One” in The Association of Energy Service Companies publication, Well Servicing Magazine, May/June 2011.

  • “Targeting Your Forensic Investigation Using Benford and Other Related Studies in Your Data Analytics” presented at the American College of Forensic Examiners Annual Conference, September 2010.

  • “Understanding and Leveraging on Generational Differences in the Workplace: Are You Up to the Task?” presented at The Association of Energy Service Companies Annual Winter Meeting, February 2009.

  • “Improving Employee Productivity” published in The Association of Energy Service Companies publication, Well Servicing Magazine, November/December 2008.

  • “Succession Planning for CPAs: We’re Not Talking about Taxes Here” presented for CPE on behalf of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Foundation, November and December 2008.

  • “Employee Turnover: Can you recognize and calculate the high costs of hiring?” published in The Association of Energy Service Companies publication, Well Servicing Magazine, July/August 2008.

  • “Business Valuations and the Certified Public Accountant: Traps, Pitfalls and Opportunities” presented for CPE on behalf of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Foundation, November and December 2007

  • “CPAs and Valuation Services: Pitfalls and Opportunities” presented for CPE on behalf of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Foundation, November and December 2004

  • “Valuation and Damage Models for Patents and Trademarks” presented for MCLE to the Houston Bar Association, February 2003

  • “Valuing Family Limited Partnerships” presented for MCLE and CPE on behalf of the Midland Memorial Foundation’s Estate Planning Conference, May 2002

  • “Valuing Intangible Assets: Looking for the Unseen” presented for MCLE on behalf of the Houston Bar Association, On-Line and Computer Law Section, April 2002

  • “Expert Witnesses: What Are CPAs Good For?” presented for MCLE on behalf of the Ector County Bar Association, February 2002

  • “An Introduction to Wrongful Death and Personal Injury” presented for CPE on behalf of the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, October 2001

  • “Lawyers and CPAs: Working Together in Litigation and Other Times” presented for MCLE and CPE on behalf of the Permian Basin Chapter of Certified Public Accountants, May 2001
  • “Litigation Support Services: An Overview” presented for CPE on behalf of the Permian Basin Chapter of Certified Public Accountants, August 1999