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Erin Lentz

Partner,
Grant Thornton LLP

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Grant Thornton LLP
Charlotte, NC
Work: 7046323526

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North Carolina

Bio

Erin is a partner in the Forensic Advisory Services practice located in Charlotte, NC.  She has extensive experience leading large, complex accounting and consulting engagements and assisting clients with compliance assessments, forensic accounting, internal investigations and litigation support matters.

Most recently, Erin was one of the lead engagement partners assisting one of the Nation’s largest banks in conducting an internal investigation including a root cause analysis and current state risk assessment related to allegations of fraud and misconduct. Erin has previously led internal investigations related to complex embezzlements, financial statement fraud schemes, and other accounting improprieties. She led a large investigation of fraudulent transactions involving multiple financial institutions as well as investigations involving fraudulent real estate transactions.  Additionally, Erin managed a multi-year investigation for a not-for-profit agency verifying disbursements to certain beneficiaries of government funding.

Erin is a CPA in the state of North Carolina, a Certified Management Accountant, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.  She has previously led courses on Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud for the University of Phoenix and also regularly speaks at a variety of industry conferences.

Practice Areas

  • Compliance Counseling
  • Financial Services
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Internal Investigations
  • Monitorship Experience