PKF O’Connor Davies, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, today announced that Daniel Pannone, CPA, CFE, has joined the organization as Managing Director in its Transaction Advisory Services practice. He is based out of the Cranford office.
Pannone brings more than 16 years of public accounting and consulting experience, with expertise in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, forensic accounting and dispute advisory and litigation support services. He has advised founder-led businesses, private equity firms and legal counsel on transactions across a range of industries, including technology, construction, manufacturing, professional services and consumer products. Daniel has also assisted clients and their legal counsel with post-acquisition disputes involving net working capital and earn-outs, as well as assistance with the preparation of indemnification claims.
“Daniel’s extensive transaction advisory experience and forensic accounting expertise make him an excellent addition to our team,” said Michael Curtiss, Partner at PKF O’Connor Davies. “His experience across buy-side and sell-side due diligence, litigation support and forensic accounting position him to deliver outstanding value to our clients as we continue to expand our Transaction Advisory Services practice.”
Pannone’s appointment reflects PKF O’Connor Davies’ continued investment in its Transaction Advisory Services practice, enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver strategic transaction support across industries and throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Before joining PKF O’Connor Davies, Pannone served as Managing Director at a national accounting firm, where he led business development initiatives and oversaw financial due diligence and post-acquisition dispute engagements. Prior to that role, he served as Principal at a national accounting firm, where he provided dispute advisory and litigation support services and led numerous financial due diligence engagements. Earlier in his career, he held management-level roles at a consulting firm and a “Big Four” accounting firm, where he provided forensic accounting and assurance services.
Pannone earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from The College of New Jersey. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of New York and a Certified Fraud Examiner.