ST. PETERSBURG - Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, P.A. (KRMT) is proud to recognize three members of the firm who have obtained or maintained the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). The CFE designation denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation. To become a CFE, one must pass a rigorous examination administered by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, meet specific education and professional requirements, exemplify the highest moral and ethical standards and agree to abide by the CFE Code of Professional Ethics.
KRMT houses an impressive three CFE's among the 77 professionals serving the Tampa Bay marketplace. Laura Krueger Brock, CPA, CFE, Shareholder heads up the Litigation Support/Forensic Accounting practice for the Firm. Other CFE's 
on staff include: Jarrod J. Langhans and Kevin R. Essex. There are currently 19,000 CFE's worldwide who boast the expertise to obtain evidence, take statements and write reports; testify to findings; and assist in all aspects of detecting and preventing white-collar crime.
Their credentials as Certified Fraud Examiners are highly respected by the firm and will be critical to the continued growth and development of Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp's Litigation Support/Forensic Accounting practice.
KRMT is a Tampa Bay professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to private and publicly traded businesses. As an independent member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, KRMT leverages a global network of resources to serve clients through more than 500 member firm offices in 95 countries and over 100 locations in its U.S. distribution network. KRMT's culture is driven by core values of Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. Collectively, these values translate to service, leadership and quality delivered through the hands-on involvement of experienced and committed professionals. For more information visit www.KRMTCPA.com.
KRMT's office is located at 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 400, Clearwater, FL 33762. To reach them, call (727) 572-1400.
