Rex Homme

Executive summary

Rex Homme has more than 30 years of experience in forensic accounting and compliance. As a principal in Grant Thornton’s Risk Advisory Forensics practice, he provides clients with in-depth advice on forensic accounting investigations, complex business litigation matters, bankruptcy matters and general business-related disputes. 

Throughout his successful, decades-long career, Rex has advised audit committees, boards, senior management and outside counsel on cases involving a litany of complex topics, including financial restatements, accounting irregularities, accounting defense, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, risk assessments, financial due diligence, and fraud and embezzlement. He is also deeply familiar with issues involving Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and relevant auditing standards.

In the course of his work, Rex has presented investigative and compliance findings to the DOJ, SEC and FBI. He has provided testimony in federal and state court in both bench and jury trials. Rex has been retained by the SEC as a financial expert and also testified on behalf of the government in a criminal prosecution.

Rex has supported clients across a diverse array of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, technology and media and entertainment. Additionally, he has led complex business litigation cases and bankruptcy matters involving every conceivable nuance, including lost profits quantification, accounting guidance interpretations, partnership disputes, purchase price disputes and many other complexities.

Professional qualifications and memberships

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Member, Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, National and Local Chapters
• Certified in Financial Forensics
• Chartered Global Management Accountant

Education

• B.S., Accounting, Butler University