Katerina Gaebel CPA, CFE

Senior Consultant

Katerina Gaebel joins Guidepost as a Senior Consultant with a robust background in forensic accounting, investigations, and digital assets. Her expertise extends to economic damages, cryptocurrency tracing, and the valuation of digital assets. In her role, Ms. Gaebel provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex financial and digital landscapes.

Ms. Gaebel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to litigation support through her specialized skills in forensic accounting and digital asset valuation. Her proficiency in calculating economic damages is essential for accurately assessing the financial impact of claims or losses, such as lost profits, diminished asset values, and the effects of contractual breaches or torts.

Ms. Gaebel’s ability to detect and investigate fraud is crucial to uncovering fraudulent activities and providing thorough, objective analyses that can support legal arguments and drive case strategies. Additionally, her advanced knowledge in cryptocurrency tracing and digital asset valuation allows her to address the complexities of digital transactions and asset assessments, providing clear, credible analyses and comprehensive reports that are instrumental in legal disputes involving modern financial technologies. Her combined expertise ensures that her clients receive accurate, reliable support throughout the litigation process, enhancing their position in negotiations or court.

In addition to her forensic accounting experience, Ms. Gaebel possesses a deep understanding of digital asset matters. Her involvement in digital asset committees and contributions to industry publications underscore her expertise in the rapidly evolving field of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance. Ms. Gaebel is a sought-after speaker, having regularly presented on topics such as cryptocurrency fraud, blockchain, and forensic accounting in the context of digital assets since 2021.

Ms. Gaebel is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York and New Jersey, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Certified DeFi Expert. She is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), where she has recently served as both member and chair of the Digital Assets Committee.

Education

  • Master of Science, Forensic Accounting, University at Albany – State University of New York
  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University at Albany – State University of New York

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
  • Chair of the NYSSCPA Digital Assets Committee (Fiscal Year 2023)
  • Vice Chair of the NYSSCPA Digital Assets Committee (FY 2022)
  • Member of the NYSSCPA Digital Assets Committee (FY 2020- 2021)

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant in NY + NJ
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified DeFi Expert
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