Josh Shilts CPA, ASA, /ABV/CFF/CGMA, CFE
Phone: (844) 850-6166
josh@shiltscpa.com
121 W. Forsyth St., Ste 600
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Josh Shilts is President of Shilts CPA, PLLC, providing law firms, corporations, individuals and government entities with expert analysis of financial issues resulting from judicial proceedings, regulation, and strategic decisions. To be successful in the complicated world of forensic accounting and valuation requires more than analytical and number-crunching skills. It also requires the ability to take highly technical data and communicate it in understandable language, sometimes in front of judges and juries. Josh brings this unique mix of abilities to the complex financial matters and disputes he and his talented team help resolve. Shilts is equal parts expert, accounting sleuth, and engaging and effective communicator.
Mr. Shilts has managed hundreds of forensic investigations involving civil, commercial and criminal disputes, as well as cases identifying and quantifying fraudulent or disputed activities. He has been qualified as an expert in State and Federal courts on matters involving fraud, economic damages/lost profits, solvency, valuation and other tax & accounting issues.
A focused problem-solver, Mr. Shilts thrives on the challenges and demands of his career. He tackles every client issue he encounters during his hectic days as an opportunity to solve problems for clients; as well as an opportunity to learn, grow and lead as a forensic and valuation professional.
Education
Macc Florida Atlantic University August 2007
College of Business, School of Accounting
Master of Accounting; concentration in Forensic Accounting
BS University of South Florida August 2005
Mumu School of Business
Bachelors of Science, Accounting
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 2009
*Licensed in FL
Certified in Financial Forensics 2009
Certified Fraud Examiner 2009
Chartered Global Management Accountant 2013
Accredited in Business Valuation 2017
Honors and Awards
NACVA’s 40 Under 40 2018
National organization recognizing contributions to the valuation profession.
FICPA’s Top 26 Under 36 2015
State CPA Society recognizing professionals and their commitments to the profession.
ACFE “Second Generation” 2013
Article recognizing the future Fraud fighters
Employment history
Shilts CPA, PLLC (formerly Villela & Shilts) 2015 - Present
President/Owner
- Developed Forensic & Valuation division (Shilts FVS); leading a team of professional in providing an array of forensic and valuation services.
- Lead Firm’s tax and accounting division (Shilts TAX) and developed quality control processes to meet today’s client demands.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Jacksonville, FL 2013 to 2016
Director of Forensic Audit
- Developed and lead forensic audit team responsible for internal investigations and forensic audits.
- Identified multi-millionaire fraud scheme and assisted management in recovery.
MBAF, Miami, FL 2012 to 2013
Manager, Litigation Support & Advisory Services
- Manager of litigation support providing support to expert witness and economic damage analysis
- Development of anti-fraud service lines
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Miami, FL 2010 to 2012
Manager, Audit Compliance
- Worked in conjunction with compliance and ethics program to conduct internal investigations, compliance audits and anti-fraud initiatives.
- Helped enhance on-board and shoreside audits with anti-fraud initiatives to strengthen company’s internal controls
MarcumRachlin, Miami, FL 2009 to 2010
Senior Associate
- Assisted firm management with forensic accounting and analyses related to family law, bankruptcy, receivership and fraud investigations.
Deloitte LLP, New York, New York 2008 to 2009
Senior Forensic & Dispute Services
- Provided forensic and analytical assistance in resolving accounting issues related to a large Hedge Fund’s fiduciary duty.
- Team member of the Lehman Bros. liquidation.
Rachlin, Cohen & Holtz, Miami, FL 2006 to 2008
Manager, Litigation Support & Advisory Services
- Assisted firm management with forensic accounting and analyses related to family law, bankruptcy, receivership and fraud investigations.
- Lead on review of State of New York’s wholesale electrical market’s internal controls system.
Protiviti, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2005 to 2006
Manager, Litigation Support & Advisory Services
- Assisted clients in wide-ranging industries on implementation of SOX 404 internal control systems.
- Developed audit, process mapping and control testing skill set.
Teaching Experience
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Spring 2013 through Fall 2015
Adjunct Professor, School of Accounting
- Taught Principles of Fraud Examination, an undergraduate course in-person and online.
- Course focused on identification of fraud and investigative techniques
professional affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP)
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Volunteer activities
AICPA’s Business Valuation Committee
Collaborate Family Law Group of NE Florida – Treasurer
Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – Treasurer
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
4th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “C”
Professional Training
Reid Technique for Interviewing and Interrogations
Reid Institute, Jacksonville, FL
Publications
Presentations and Invited Lectures
Year
Month
Title of Presentation
Sponsoring Organization
2019
December
Reasonably Certainty: “New Business” Lost Profits
Florida Bar Webinar
2019
November
Reasonably Certainty: “New Business” Lost Profits
Business Valuation Resources
2019
July
Business Valuations: Key Points for Attorneys
Jacksonville Bar Association
2019
June
Hidden Income and Undisclosed Assets – A Forensic Accountant’s Process
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
2019
April
BV: Key Points for Attorneys
Jacksonville Bar Association
2017
June
Accounting for Collaborative Professionals
FACP (“Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals”)
2016
September
Are You Protecting Your Business from Fraud?
CEP (“Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership”)
2016
August
Accounting for Legal Professionals
Jacksonville Bar Association
2016
July
Accounting for Professionals