Thomas Rees

Thomas Rees is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at Lehigh University, specializing in Financial Accounting, Forensic Accounting, and SEC Compliance. With over 35 years of experience across public accounting, federal government roles, and private/public sectors, he teaches courses such as Financial Accounting, Forensic Accounting, and Financial Statement Analysis.

His career includes senior positions like Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, where he provided forensic accounting and SEC advisory services, and Deputy Chief Accountant at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). He has collaborated with regulatory bodies like the Financial Accounting Standards Board and SEC, addressing accounting policy, regulatory capital, and Basel II standards.

• Current Role: Professor of Practice, Lehigh University
• Prior Roles: Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, Deputy Chief Accountant at OCC, Vice President at MBNA America and Penn Mutual Life Insurance
• Professional Certifications: CPA, CISA, CFE, CFA