CPA · CFF · MBA · Forensic Accountant
Chauna Cassell
Over a decade of accounting experience, including years dedicated to forensic accounting, litigation consulting, and business valuations.
Over a decade of accounting experience, including years dedicated to forensic accounting, litigation consulting, and business valuations.
Professional Background
Chauna Cassell is a highly resourceful Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of accounting experience. Since 2020, she has specialized in litigation support, forensic accounting, and other consulting matters relating to fraud and business valuations.
Additionally, Chauna lends her forensic accounting expertise to domestic and family matters, where she is regularly appointed as a financial neutral in collaborative divorce cases and an NM Rule 11-706 Expert Witness. She earned her prestigious Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential from the AICPA in 2023 — a designation that requires 1,000 hours of actual court case experience.
An active leader in her field, she has taught for the UNM School of Law Family Mediation Training and the NM State Bar Foundation Family Law Institute for several years.
Gained direct legal industry experience preparing legal documents and pleadings for the New Mexico courts — a foundation that uniquely shapes her forensic and litigation work today.
Spent eight years in public accounting, rising to Tax Senior Manager. Specialized in tax preparation and integrated professional services for high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, estates, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations.
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — a premier designation requiring rigorous technical testing, comprehensive ethical training, and verified professional experience, establishing the foundational expertise for her career.
Chauna deepened her expertise in niche forensic and litigation accounting while handling complex casework for The Forensic Firm. During this time, she began serving as a court-appointed financial neutral and expert witness in domestic relations matters across New Mexico.
Recognized by the New Mexico Society of CPAs and the AICPA for outstanding leadership and emerging impact in the accounting profession.
Earned the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designation from the AICPA — a prestigious credential requiring 1,000 hours of verified court case experience, cementing her expertise in forensic accounting.
Launched an independent forensic and litigation accounting consultancy, carrying forward her specialized practice under the Cassell brand. Building on years of dedicated experience, the firm continues to serve as a trusted court-appointed financial neutral and expert witness throughout New Mexico.
Credentials
American Institute of CPAs — 2023
Requires 1,000 hours of actual court case experience.
Active licensure in the state of New Mexico.
Focus in Accounting and Information Assurance
University of New Mexico — Anderson School of Management
Accounting
University of New Mexico — Anderson School of Management
Family Mediation Training
Family Law Institute
Leadership Academy Graduate (2018)
Emerging Leader Award — recognizing outstanding contribution and leadership in the New Mexico accounting community.
Beyond the Office
In her free time, Chauna enjoys spending time with her sons and remains actively involved in her community. She dedicates time to several non-profit organizations, including serving as a Finance Committee Member for the National Dance Institute of NM and a Board Member for the Albuquerque Community Foundation Future Fund.
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