Gregory Monahan

Gregory Monahan is an Assistant Professor at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. He specializes in Managerial Accounting, Taxation, and Forensic Accounting with a focus on financial crimes, cybercrime investigations, and cryptocurrency regulation. Prior to academia, he spent 20+ years as a Special Agent with the IRS-Criminal Investigation, tackling tax fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime globally. He led historic takedowns of Darknet Markets and was honored with numerous awards from the US Treasury and Department of Homeland Security.

Education:

• B.S. Accounting, Rutgers University
• M.S. Taxation, Villanova University
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in NJ and VA

Research Interests: Combines forensic accounting expertise with law enforcement experience to address modern financial crimes, including cryptocurrency misuse, cyber-enabled fraud, and transnational money laundering. His work intersects regulatory compliance, digital forensics, and international financial crime networks.

Awards: Multiple commendations from federal agencies for contributions to combating financial crimes, though specific names are not disclosed.

Teaching & Service: Teaches courses like Introductory Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Federal Taxation, and Forensic Accounting. Office hours are flexible, and he emphasizes practical applications of accounting principles in real-world investigations.