François Auclair, CFE, CFF, CPA, CPA·IFA
Partner, Advisory
Executive summary
François Auclair is a Partner in BDO's Forensic Accounting practice, with more than 20 years of experience in professional services, with the vast majority of his career focused on forensic accounting, investigations, litigation support, and forensic data analytics.
He works with legal counsel, corporations, financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies on matters involving fraud, financial crime, corruption, and other financial misconduct. His practice spans civil and criminal investigations, regulatory matters, and disputes involving significant financial and reputational risk. Across both investigation and litigation mandates, he has prepared forensic accounting analyses and expert reports, and has been recognized by Canadian courts as an expert in forensic accounting and forensic data analytics in civil and criminal proceedings.
His litigation and dispute experience includes class actions, shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, insurance litigation, breach of contract claims, and financial damage quantification.
François also specializes in forensic data analytics, directing the development of innovative analytical approaches that extract and process large volumes of data to identify relevant facts, quantify financial impact, and uncover relationships and patterns. He has led multidisciplinary teams that combine forensic accounting, technology, and investigative expertise on complex engagements.
He is a frequent speaker on fraud, forensic accounting, data analytics, and the use of technology in investigations, and holds the CPA, CPA·IFA, CFE, and CFF designations.
Professional affiliations
Member of Quebec CPA OrderMember of CPA Canada
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Professional designations and education
Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting, University of Toronto (2013)
Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Université du Québec à Montréal (2007)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting), Université du Québec à Montréal (2005)
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), 2014
Investigative and Forensic Accountant (CPA·IFA), 2014
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), 2012
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2011
Chartered Accountant (CA), 2008