James (Jim) Proctor is the Principal of Meridian Advantage. He brings over 30 years of fraud, forensic accounting, and expert witness experience to the firm. Throughout his professional career, he has specialized in the practice areas of forensic (investigative) accounting and litigation support.
Jim is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and is Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF).
Throughout his career, Jim has served as a U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee where he directed and oversaw businesses and individuals in the bankruptcy process and investigated accounting frauds. His expertise has allowed him to have been appointed by courts as a Receiver, Trustee, and Investigative Examiner. Jim was also the managing director of a long-time Reno CPA firm prior to joining Meridian Advantage.
Between his CPA firm’s clients, bankruptcy trustee work, and other accounting related assignments,
Jim brings a wide-ranging knowledge and experience base to the firm. Jim also has in-depth, firsthand knowledge and experience with gaming and casino operations.
Jim is the recipient of the Nevada Society of CPAs’ Outstanding Community Service Award and serves as the Treasurer for Washoe Legal Services and Northern Nevada International Center, Secretary for Vets with a Mission, and is a member of the City of Reno Financial Advisory Board.
Education & Certifications
- BS, University of Nevada, Reno
- CPA, Certified Public Accountant in Nevada
- CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner
- CVA, Certified Valuation Analyst
- CFF, Certified in Financial Forensics
Industry & Experience
We have experience working in a broad range of industries, businesses, and services including (but not limited to): professional practices, construction, real estate, energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail, medical, entertainment, and gaming.
Jim Proctor / Owner
CPA,CFE,CVA & CFF
200 Ridge St #240, Reno, NV 89501
