Carla Blake, CPA, CFE — Expert Forensic Accountant for Litigation Support
15 years of investigative IRS experience uncovering hidden income, embezzlement, and financial misconduct.
Carla brings a unique blend of public and private sector experience to her forensic accounting practice. With a career that spans federal investigations, executive financial management, and regulatory compliance, she has extensive experience uncovering unreported income, detecting embezzlement, and locating hidden assets. She applies this forensic skill set to divorce cases and financial investigations that require clear, fact-based analysis. Whether the matter involves asset division, suspected fraud, or unexplained account activity, Carla can build a clear financial report for your case.
Why Business Clients, Individuals, and Attorneys Hire Me
Trusted experience. Licensed and credentialed.
Former IRS Revenue Agent
Trained in uncovering unreported income, embezzlement, and financial deception.Expert Witness Trial Prep Experience
Familiar with court expectations, evidentiary standards, and financial reports.CPA + CFE Credentials
CPA Licensed in Virginia and Tennessee. Certified Fraud Examiner. Detail-obsessed and audit-trained.Hundreds of Case Files Reviewed
Over 500 IRS cases involving multi-year financial data, to include identifying unreported income and fraud.
Quick Overview
What I Do
Forensic accounting services tailored for attorneys, law firms, and litigants in cases involving:
Hidden income or assets
Fraud and embezzlement
Financial misconduct in divorce or business disputes
Expert witness reporting and courtroom testimony
Government white collar crime investigations
Credentials & Background
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Virginia & Tennessee
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Education
MBA – East Texas A&M University
Graduate Certificate in Accounting – University of Maryland Global Campus
BSBA in Accounting – Old Dominion University
Professional Experience
Former IRS Revenue Agent for15 years with experience including complex casework in the Special Enforcement Program (SEP), Abusive Transaction Investigations (ATI), and supporting Criminal Investigation (CI) as a cooperating agent on grand jury cases and criminal referrals
Former CPE Program Manager – National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) overseeing adherence to continuing education standards for accounting professionals.
Former Workers’ Comp Auditor with experience reviewing payroll and financial records for fraud and compliance
Adjunct Instructor – 10+ years delivering college-level instruction in accounting and taxation.