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Richard Kahn – Credentials, Certifications & Strategic Roles

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Intro & Summary

🏆Richard Kahn – Founder, CFO Advisor, & Forensic Strategist

Certified. Credentialed. Strategic. Focused on Results.

Richard Kahn brings over 30 years of leadership in strategic finance, forensic accounting, and financial advisory services to FPG-USA. His cross-disciplinary expertise—spanning corporate finance, tax compliance, audit defense, and real estate—forms the foundation of the firm’s trusted CFO services.​

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He is a QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor, certified in Payroll, Tax, Time, and Setup. He also holds IRS credentials as a Certified Acceptance Agent and AFSP participant, authorized to manage sensitive filings. . Richard is an 8th Dan Black Belt and Kenpo Hall of Fame Inductee, applying discipline, clarity, and precision to every client engagement. ​

⚖️ Expert Witness Credentials—Proven and Court-Tested Under Oath

As Founder and Testifying Expert of FPG-USA, Richard Kahn has taken the witness stand in over three dozen states, federal courts, appeals courts, and federal arbitration proceedings. Over a 14-year period, and in hundreds of cases—on behalf of FPG-USA clients, by their attorneys—his credentials and experience have never once been undermined during voir dire (expert qualification challenges under oath, administered by opposing counsel, before a judge) or cross-examination.

 

This exceptional history reflects:

  • Sustained validation of professional integrity

  • Courtroom credibility proven under oath, before judges and opposing counsel

  • Consistent trust from clients and attorneys across hundreds of cases

  • Depth of experience tested in diverse courts, judges, attorneys, and legal systems

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1. Regulatory Licenses & Certifications

1️⃣🏛️ Regulatory Licenses & Certifications

Held by Richard Kahn (Past & Present)

Richard has held licenses across securities, lending, real estate, and tax domains since 1975—without a single complaint or disciplinary action. Licenses marked “Current” remain active; others were voluntarily relinquished.

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🔹 Securities & Financial Markets

  • Licensed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) (now FINRA)

  • Registered yo trade on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE)

  • Licensed with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

  • Member of the National Futures Association (NFA)

  • Blue Sky registrations held in multiple U.S. states

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🔹 Real Estate, Lending & Aviation

  • Principal Real Estate Broker, Florida DBPR (Current)

  • Residential Correspondent Mortgage Lender, Florida DFS

  • Licensed Real Estate Principal Broker, North Carolina Real Estate Commission

  • Licensed Real Estate Principal Broker, New York State Department of State

  • Instrument-Rated Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

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2️⃣🧾 IRS-Recognized Tax Credentials

  • Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), IRS / U.S. Treasury (Current)

  • AFSP participant, IRS / U.S. Treasury (Current) 

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3️⃣ 💚 Intuit & QuickBooks Online Certifications:

​​ 💚 QuickBooks Online (QBO)​

  • 💚QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor (Core platform mastery)

  • 💚QuickBooks Payroll Certification

  • 💚QuickBooks Tax Certification

  • 💚QuickBooks Time Certification

  • 💚QuickBooks Online Setup Certification

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💚 Intuit Bookkeeping Certification

📘Certified Bookkeeping Professional​ (Intuit +  Certiport)

Verifies advanced bookkeeping knowledge, including:

  • Double-entry accounting

  • Accounts payable/receivable

  • Reconciliations and financial statement preparation 

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4️⃣🥋 Kenpo Black Belt – 8th Dan

Kenpo Hall of Fame - Masters Division Inductee

Richard holds the rare 8th Dan Black Belt rank in Kenpo, representing over 40 years of continuous discipline, strategic thinking, and excellence. His martial arts training enhances his business leadership with focus, accountability, and structured execution. 

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5️⃣🧠 Why This Matters:

These credentials reflect a career built on trust, regulatory integrity, and operational excellence—an unmatched foundation for advising growing business 👉clients we serve

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Richard’s CFO Advisory practice is built to help clients stabilize their books, improve performance, and scale with confidence—no fluff, just facts, strategy, and results.

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🎯 "My role is to help business owners see around corners, not just clean up the past."

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2. IRS Credentials
3. QuickBooks & Intuit Certifications
4. Kenpo Black Belt Credentials
5. Why These Credentials Matter1
6. Professional Experience

6️⃣📘Professional Experience

 

FPG-USA, Inc. – Founder & Fractional CFO

2008 – Present

  • Provides strategic CFO advisory, bookkeeping, and accounting services tailored to for-profit businesses.

  • Oversees secure remote access to QuickBooks Online platforms.

  • Leads financial cleanups, compliance management, and operational optimization.

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FIRPTA Refunds, LLC – Founder & CFO

2008 – Present

  • Specializes in FIRPTA tax refund services for foreign nationals selling U.S. property.

  • Works with international clients, real estate agents, closing attorneys, and buyers.

  • Ensures IRS compliance, secure documentation, and refund acceleration strategies.

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FPG-USA, Inc. – Forensic Expert & Litigation Consultant

2008 – 2022

  • Led forensic investigations in over 1,000 mortgage and securities fraud cases across 37 states.

  • Served as a testifying expert in state and federal litigation.

  • Delivered asset analysis and reporting for banks, lenders, and legal teams.

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Whale Mortgage, Inc. – Founder & Licensed Correspondent Lender

2003 – 2010

  • Originated and underwrote mortgage loans across Florida.

  • Ensured compliance with state lending regulations.

  • Directed loan operations, approval pipelines, and client servicing.

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Mallpark, Inc. – Founder & eCommerce Innovator

1996 – 2006

  • Built and managed 50 category-specific cybermalls serving hundreds of eCommerce clients.

  • Developed SaaS and online payment gateway systems.

  • Provided infrastructure and strategic support for B2B and B2C companies.

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Commercial Real Estate Development & Lending

1985 – 2003

  • Directed acquisition, development, and compliance for multi-partner investment portfolios.

  • Managed all tax, real estate, and financial reporting obligations.

  • Oversaw real estate syndications, lending structures, and regulatory filings.

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Affiliated Real Estate Analysts, Inc. (A.R.E.A.) – Founder & CFO

1978 – 1995

  • Expanded from one asset to 60+ anchored commercial centers and dozens of residential properties across 12+ states.

  • Handled all CFO duties, tax compliance, and investment reporting.

  • Directed multi-entity real estate partnerships and operations.​​

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Merrill Lynch (NYC) – National Real Estate Tax Shelter Product Manager

1973 – 1978

  • Designed and launched tax shelter offerings for Merrill’s international client base.

  • Coordinated with legal and tax departments to ensure compliance and investor satisfaction.

  • Reported directly to Don Regan, then CEO of Merrill Lynch and future U.S. Treasury Secretary.

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👉 Want to see how Richard's work experience translate into results for your business? 

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