Pradeesh Thirupathy

Pradeesh has been a part of Acuity Knowledge Partners’ (Acuity’s) Forensic Analysis team for close to 7 years and has 9 years of total work experience. He currently supports a US-based hedge fund firm in their investment due diligence process by reviewing US and European companies for accounting shenanigans and red flags to identify sustainability of their performance. Previously supported a European hedge fund firm in a similar role and a UK-based global asset management firm where he produced accounting diagnostic reviews that helped identify the true earnings potential of investments, mainly in emerging markets. Prior to joining Acuity Knowledge Partners, worked as an Analyst for Accounting Advisory services (AAS) division at KPMG, where responsibilities included the preparation of consolidated financials in-line with the requirements of IFRSs, and provision of outsourced management consultancy and risk management services. Pradeesh holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce with majors in Accounting and Business Information Systems and is also a member of CPA Australia.