Jason W. Olson, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFI
Forensic Services Partner
To me, client service means being there when my clients need me most. The most rewarding aspect of my career is uncovering the facts when concerns of financial improprieties or cyber incidents have been raised.
OVERVIEW
As a Fraud & Forensic Advisory partner, Jason oversees proactive and reactive forensic accounting and digital forensic engagements. He spends the majority of his time assisting clients who are dealing with a financial or cyber incident. Jason often works closely with clients for internal investigative, insurance claim, civil and/or criminal litigation purposes. With such well-rounded experience, Jason often gets called in to provide litigation support for civil and criminal proceedings when concerns of fraud are involved.
Jason is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner and has advanced training in interviews and interrogation, so when you're working with Jason you know you're getting a true professional with the ideal combination of forensic investigative experience and accounting knowledge. He will dig deep into your challenges to help you prevent, detect or investigate allegations of fraud.
When he's not in the office working on a client project, you'll find Jason spending his free time with his wife and kids. They love to get out and get moving, whether it's snowmobiling or just running around outside getting some exercise. Jason is also a fan of the NFL, although he won't admit any allegiance to a specific team ... a smart move in Minnesota.
QUALIFICATIONS
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- State of Minnesota Board of Accountancy
Designations/Licensures
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified in Financial Forensics
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Forensic Interviewer
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Accounting with Forensic Accounting emphasis – North Dakota State University, Fargo
- Masters of Business Administration, Fraud Management and Economic Crime – Utica College, N.Y.
KNOWLEDGE
Client Work
- Conducts examinations of internal controls to identify weaknesses in asset safeguards for organizations in various industries, including financial institutions, auto dealerships, nonprofits, government agencies and cooperatives.
- Oversees investigations of financial improprieties affecting individuals, estates and organizations for the purpose of uncovering the truth and documenting the related loss, if any, for insurance, civil and/or criminal purposes.
- Provides expert witness testimony for civil and criminal proceedings in matters where allegations of financial improprieties have been made.
- Oversees investigations of cyber incidents affecting organizations of all sizes.
COMMUNITY
Community Involvement
- Hennepin County 4th District Ethics Committee, Former Volunteer Investigator