Expert Researcher and Anti-Fraud Professor
Gillian L. Ash, M.A., C.F.A.F.D., B.A., is a distinguished Fraud and Forensic Investigator and the Director of Governance Associates Inc., a consultancy specializing in fraud prevention, forensic investigations, and governance risk mitigation. She also serves as a professor at Seneca Polytechnic, where she contributes more than 15 years of experience in forensic investigation, fraud detection, mediation, and specialized investigative practices. Her academic work emphasizes ethics, transparency, and the advancement of professional standards in the field.
Gillian’s professional background spans fraud investigation, anti–money laundering compliance, and corporate training. She holds a Master of Arts in Fraud and Financial Investigation from Charles Sturt University (Australia), along with additional certifications in fraud examination and advanced forensic disciplines. As Director at Governance Associates Inc., she oversees engagements involving forensic interviewing, internal-control assessment, fraud risk mitigation, expert witness testimony, and corporate governance structuring for both public and private sector clients.
Recognized for her ability to translate complex investigative concepts into clear, practical insights, Gillian is known for her dynamic teaching and training style, using real world examples to engage audiences and strengthen organizational awareness. Her recent collaborations—with institutions such as Seneca Polytechnic and CPA Ontario—include the development of professional education programs in advanced analytics and fraud detection.
She continues to be an active contributor to the forensic and compliance community through consulting, academic instruction, and leadership roles, including her service with the Forensic CPA Society – Global.