The Tribune

John S. Bain, the Bahamas’ UHY managing partner, has earned Diplomate status with the American Board of Forensic Examiners.

This honour, granted by the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI), is reserved only for members that have made significant professional achievements and contributions to the field of forensic sciences.

To qualify, a special advisory board of forensic accounting professionals at the ACFEI reviews recently-completed forensic reports, or court transcripts, to ensure the conclusions withstand scientific rigour.

Diplomates are leaders in their forensic science disciplines, and must complete rigorous continuing education requirements in their respective fields.

“I am humbled by the offer of the ACFEI to represent them at the Diplomate level. The ACFEI is no doubt the leading organsation for forensic professionals. I am happy to be one of the few Bahamians who have chosen to turn to the ACFEI to put a stamp of approval in the emerging field of forensic accounting,” said Mr Bain.

“With the rapidly expanding Bahamian economy, and as Bahamians becoming more litigious, it is great to be a part of an organisation like the ACFEI to keep on top of new developments and to make my personal contributions to the field of forensic science.”

The chairman of the American Forensic Accounting Board, Dr Scott McHone, has also invited Mr Bain to sit on a special panel to evaluate the qualifying examinations for certified forensic accountants.

Mr Bain has recently taken a leave of absence as a lecturer in money laundering strategies at the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services to pursue short-term personal goals. This year will mark 27 years of his post-qualifying experience as a professional accountant, after qualifying with the ACCA in 1987.

ACFEI members include many of the most prominent forensic science professionals in the world, including members from the IRS, the US Homeland Security, and the FBI.