Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics

Alan Blass is the founder of AIB Forensics, specializing in forensic accounting and litigation support for attorneys and government agencies. With more than 40 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, he is widely recognized for his expertise in “following the money” to uncover complex fraud schemes, white-collar crime, construction disputes, business and governmental litigation, and matrimonial matters. He has served as an expert witness in numerous high-stakes proceedings and is known for delivering clear, persuasive analyses grounded in the highest ethical standards.

Mr. Blass’ background includes significant service in the public sector, notably as the Deputy Chief Auditor for the New York City Department of Investigation, where he conducted undercover operations and testified in cases involving organized crime and public corruption. In the private sector, he helped pioneer corporate forensic accounting at Kroll Associates and later performed essential oversight as a monitor for the deconstruction costs at the World Trade Center site following 9/11.

A recognized leader in the anti-fraud profession, Mr. Blass has served as President and Chairman of the New York City chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and as President of its South Florida chapter. He later founded the Palm Beach County chapter of the ACFE, where he also served as President and Chairman and now holds the title of President Emeritus. Mr. Blass remains a dedicated advocate for ethics and transparency and actively mentors the next generation of financial investigators.