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3

Band 3

Accountant and Auditor Liability

USA - Nationwide

2 Years Ranked

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Nicole Figueroa is a partner in Dechert’s nationally recognized accounting defense practice, where she represents accounting firms and professionals in their most consequential matters. Her work spans high-stakes federal and state civil litigation, regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and state regulatory authorities.

Ms. Figueroa is a trusted advisor to accounting firms on complex, day-to-day risk and compliance issues. She provides guidance on auditor independence, professional standards, regulatory inspections and reporting and licensing requirements – helping firms align their regulatory responsibilities with their broader business objectives.

In addition, Ms. Figueroa serves as regulatory counsel on sophisticated transactions within the accounting industry. She guides clients through the regulatory landscape surrounding mergers, acquisitions and other strategic deals, leading regulatory due diligence, assessing compliance risks and working directly with oversight bodies to help transactions move forward smoothly and efficiently.

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Accountant and Auditor Liability - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3
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Nicole Figueroa is noted for her adept support of accounting firms and their professionals in regulatory matters, enforcement and civil litigation.

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