Gary B. Goolsby

Gary Goolsby has more than 50 years of experience in accounting and auditing, risk management, resolving auditor malpractice allegations, investigations, governance, internal controls and business processes, board of directors and regulatory interactions, executive management, expert witness testimony and case consultancy and technical presentations. Mr. Goolsby co-leads the Accountants’ Liability Practice and is Chairman of the Energy Steering Committee at FTI Consulting.

Mr. Goolsby has provided professional services to many industries, including oil and gas exploration, development, services and refining; mining; financial institutions including brokerage, banks, savings and loans, mortgage banking and insurance; healthcare; not-for-profit; technology; construction; and real estate. In addition to serving clients in North America, Mr. Goolsby has experience on a global basis assisting with business and regulatory issues in Asia, Europe and Latin America. He has also served on various U.S. and global committees with representatives from other major professional services firms focusing on ethics, banking, financial reporting, auditing and risk management issues. Mr. Goolsby has made numerous presentations during his career covering a wide range of financial reporting, risk and investigation issues. He has also previously served as liaison to the Professional Liability Litigation and Energy Litigation Committees of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation.

Mr. Goolsby’s experience includes involvement in the resolution of various business, accounting, auditing or disclosure issues relating to, among others, revenue recognition, going concern and liquidity, whistleblower allegations, alleged fraud, management integrity and credibility, fraudulent transfers, purchase accounting, asset tracing, retirement plans, financial instruments, stock options, loan loss reserves, post-acquisition disputes, inventory, income taxes, forecasts, bank asset/liability management, financial institution regulatory capital requirements, governance, internal control weaknesses, business processes, SEC and financial institution regulatory filings, alleged illegal acts (including anti-corruption) and various types of contingencies.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Goolsby was a Managing Director for five years in the Disputes and Investigations practice of Navigant Consulting. Prior to Navigant Consulting, he served in the executive-level positions of Chief Financial Officer and President for a Houston financial services company. Mr. Goolsby was with Arthur Andersen for 28 years, 18 as a partner, serving in various audit partner and leadership roles.