Paul Zarecki
CPA, CFE, CFF | Partner
Paul Zarecki is a highly accomplished Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), with more than 25 years of experience in public accounting.
As a Partner at FAZ Forensics, Since 2005, he has focused his practice on Fraud and Financial Investigations and brings deep expertise and a sharp investigative mindset to complex forensic accounting matters. Paul is known for his ability to identify key issues and trace relevant financial data to uncover critical evidence that clarifies the nature and extent of financial allegations.
He has successfully led forensic engagements for clients across the globe, including private companies, government agencies, school districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. His work spans a wide array of cases involving employee embezzlement, tax evasion, financial statement fraud, fiduciary misconduct, inventory theft, cryptocurrency fraud, contract disputes, business disputes, divorce and matrimonial disputes, all centered on uncovering the answers and communicating the results.
In addition to his forensic accounting and fraud investigation work, Paul also leads FAZ’s Prevailing Wage practice. Under his direction, the firm provides specialized auditing, compliance, and investigative services to ensure contractors and subcontractors adhere to prevailing wage laws on public projects. Paul’s detailed understanding of wage regulations, certified payroll requirements, and recordkeeping standards enables him to identify discrepancies, uncover potential fraud, and help clients maintain compliance with confidence. His leadership in this area has positioned FAZ as a trusted resource for both public entities and private contractors navigating the complex landscape of prevailing wage compliance.
Paul is widely recognized for his proactive approach to fraud prevention. He specializes in fraud risk assessments and internal control evaluations and has delivered numerous training sessions on forensic accounting and internal controls, helping organizations strengthen safeguards and reduce their exposure to fraud.
Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and was Past President and now serves on the Board of the Albany Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds a degree in Accounting from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY.
With a career defined by precision, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of the truth, Paul is a trusted advisor to those navigating the complexities of forensic accounting, fraud prevention, and prevailing wage compliance.