Peter Brown

Peter Brown, CPA, CFF, ABV, leads GHJ’s Forensic Services Practice and has extensive experience quantifying damages in commercial litigation and conducting internal investigations. He has served as an expert witness in a variety of matters and as a third-party neutral regarding accounting matters and purchase disputes.

Peter spent nearly 30 years working at Big Four accounting firms. Prior to joining GHJ in 2020, Peter worked at a Big Four firm where he served as the Forensic Services Practice leader for investigations and disputes for Southern California.

Peter is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) where he sits on the Forensic and Valuation Services Executive Committee and COVID-19 Damages Task Force. Peter also holds leadership positions with the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA). Peter is currently the Chair of CalCPA’s Forensic Services Section and is a member of CalCPA’s Board of Directors.

Additionally, Peter is a past-chair and current treasurer for Uplift Family Services, the largest behavioral and mental health treatment program for children in California.

Peter graduated from the University of California, Davis, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in managerial economics and from Loyola Marymount University, where he received a Master of Business Administration.