Frank Pina

As Managing Director of Mercadien, Frank Pina leverages his extensive forensic accounting and fraud investigation expertise to enhance M&A services. His investigative insight and ability to provide financial clarity in complex business situations significantly strengthens the due diligence process. Frank’s specialized skills contribute to M&A services through:

• Advanced Financial Analysis: Conducting in-depth investigations that support comprehensive due diligence efforts.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identifying potential risks in target companies by detecting sophisticated employee dishonesty, false financial reporting, and asset misappropriation.
• Compliance and Asset Protection: Assessing target companies and planning post-merger integrations, drawing on experience helping firms manage risks, execute deals, and maintain compliance.
• Dispute Resolution Support: Addressing potential conflicts during or after M&A transactions, utilizing expertise in litigation support and economic damages assessments.

Known as the “Rocky Balboa of the Accounting Profession,” Frank combines school and street smarts to navigate challenging financial situations. He excels at analyzing complex information and distilling it into understandable, manageable data points—a skill particularly valuable in M&A contexts. This ability helps clients and their legal counsel prepare for various scenarios. Frank’s experience with large international law firms and law enforcement agencies makes him a valuable resource in both public and private sector transactions. His expertise in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Look Back and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) engagements adds another layer of scrutiny to financial due diligence in business transactions. At Mercadien, Frank’s forensic skills and experience with sophisticated financial issues provide an additional layer of protection in M&A transactions. His proactive stance on fraud prevention and detection aligns perfectly with the thorough due diligence required in mergers and acquisitions. As Frank often says, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail”—a motto that underscores his meticulous approach to M&A services.