Robert Bacon has over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, consulting, litigation support, and forensic investigations. Before joining Simon Consulting, he served an appointment with the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, the regulator for Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC), analyzing off-balance sheet derivative instruments and their accounting. He has significant experience in banking, forensic accounting, fraud detection, receiverships, and business valuation.

Mr. Bacon's areas of expertise include:

• mortgage fraud investigation

• fraud detection and deterrence

• litigation support

• receivership

• lost profit calculations

• earnings restatements

• business valuation

• Ponzi scheme analysis

• non-profit financial management

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and other professional organizations.