John Riley is a Managing Director in the Disputes and Investigations practice and has advised numerous public companies on complex accounting and SEC reporting issues. Mr. Riley has conducted special investigations of suspected financial reporting failures and assisted companies with related SEC and DOJ investigations. He has advised companies on restatements of previously issued financial statements. He also has helped defend officers and directors in SEC and criminal proceedings. Mr. Riley previously served as national office technical partner and an audit practice director for an international accounting firm. He also served as the Acting Chief Accountant during his tenure of 11 years on the SEC staff.