Founded by Roberto Beard at Carnegie Mellon University with resources from the Swartz Center, Blackthorn Intelligence Group is a concentrated force for Clarity and Objectivity in the most complex matters. Our Certified Fraud Examiners individually bring decades of experience, delivering expert testimony in State and Federal courts. We leverage technology to enhance our forensic capabilities. Alongside our core accounting services, we also maintain a distinct Management Consulting division.
Each engagement is structured around the specific facts, data, and objectives of the assignment. Our team designs analyses that are methodologically sound, evidence-based, and proportional to the scope of work required. We focus on accuracy, transparency, and replicability—ensuring that every conclusion can be supported by verifiable data and documented reasoning. Whether retained for consulting, examination, or expert testimony, our work is tailored to the unique technical and evidentiary requirements of each case.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group conducts independent analyses of financial transactions to identify patterns consistent with placement, layering, or integration activities. Our work includes fund-flow reconstruction, source-of-funds tracing, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance assessments. All findings are presented objectively to assist counsel, financial institutions, and regulators in evaluating risk and evidentiary support.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group analyzes transaction patterns, communication records, and internal controls to identify irregularities and quantify potential losses in suspected wire or mail fraud matters. Our work supports investigations, litigation, and regulatory reviews with data-driven clarity.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group consultants and expert witnesses provide detailed financial and billing analyses to assess overpayments, false claims, and compliance failures. We assist counsel and management teams in navigating complex reimbursement systems and evidentiary documentation.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group conducts forensic reviews of nonprofit accounting, grant usage, and donor fund allocation to ensure integrity and transparency. Our findings support both internal governance reviews and external enforcement inquiries.
Through forensic accounting and internal control evaluation, Blackthorn Intelligence Group traces misappropriated assets, reconstruct financial activity, and present independent, defensible findings suitable for litigation or recovery actions.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group performs objective analyses of reported income, expenditures, and asset movements to identify discrepancies and reconstruct financial positions. Our work assists legal teams and regulators in fact based evaluations of potential tax irregularities.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group experts assess investment structures, valuation methodologies, and transaction records to identify inconsistencies and measure investor losses. We provide independent opinions in arbitration, regulatory, and civil proceedings.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group supports counsel in matters involving bribery, kickbacks, procurement fraud, payroll fraud, and related financial offenses through data analytics, control testing, and loss quantification.


Blackthorn Intelligence Group provides expert witness testimony and prepares comprehensive asset-valuation reports for use in matrimonial and other financial disputes, assisting counsel throughout negotiation and trial.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group provides independent expert reports and testimony addressing the quantification of damages in complex disputes. Our analyses encompass lost profits, diminution in business value, and consequential economic loss, prepared in accordance with prevailing legal and accounting standards to assist attorneys and the Court in determining fair and supportable outcomes.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group conducts rigorous financial analyses and prepares expert reports in breach-of-contract litigation. Our professionals evaluate performance obligations, quantify resulting losses, and assess the economic consequences of contractual noncompliance. We provide independent testimony to assist counsel and the Court in establishing causation, damages, and financial impact with clarity and precision.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group prepares independent expert reports and testimony in wrongful death and personal injury actions. Our analyses address the present value of lost earnings, employment benefits, household contributions, and other economic losses resulting from premature death or incapacitation. We provide objective, court-ready opinions that support counsel in establishing fair compensation and evidentiary clarity before the trier of fact.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group provides independent expert testimony and financial analysis in intellectual property disputes encompassing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Our reports address lost profits, reasonable royalty calculations, and the financial impact of infringement or misappropriation. We deliver objective, defensible opinions grounded in economic principles and industry practice to assist attorneys and the Court in determining fair compensation and equitable relief.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group conducts detailed financial reconstruction and evidentiary analysis in connection with civil litigation and regulatory inquiries. Our team examines accounting records, transactional data, and internal controls to identify inconsistencies, trace assets, and substantiate financial claims or defenses. We provide independent, court-ready findings designed to withstand scrutiny in deposition and trial.
Blackthorn Intelligence Group provides expert assistance in post-judgment asset tracing and recovery. Our professionals analyze financial records, reconstruct transfers, and identify hidden or diverted assets to support execution, receivership, and equitable-relief proceedings. We deliver clear, defensible findings that aid counsel and the Court in enforcing judgments and securing restitution.
In addition to expert witness and forensic accounting engagements, Blackthorn Intelligence Group provides a suite of ancillary capabilities designed to enhance the effectiveness of civil litigation strategy. These include financial data analytics, internal-control and compliance assessments, discovery and document-review support, and the preparation of demonstrative financial exhibits for use in mediation, arbitration, and trial. Our integrated approach enables counsel to move from complex financial evidence to clear, defensible courtroom presentation with precision and efficiency.

Independent evaluation of board practices, internal controls, and oversight mechanisms to assess compliance, accountability, and operational integrity.
Design, assessment, and stress-testing of financial and operational controls to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen organizational resilience.
Objective review of historical financials to identify discrepancies, reconstruct balances, and assist in restatement or audit-preparation processes.
Assessment of policies and procedures against statutory and industry standards to evaluate readiness for audits, inquiries, or examinations.
Forensic and financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures focusing on data integrity, valuation risks, and potential exposure.
Fact-based examination of internal concerns such as misappropriation, conflict of interest, or reporting irregularities, supported by defensible documentation and reporting.
Development of objective financial models to measure lost profits, unjust enrichment, or business interruption structured for use in dispute or insurance contexts.
Application of advanced data analysis, transaction mapping, and digital evidence review to identify anomalies, trends, or potential misconduct within large datasets.
We have conducted analysis of two payroll databases in a class action dispute brought by the NY Attorney General alleging wage violations at a fast-food company's franchise locations.