Masako
Asaka
Director
Masako Asaka specializes in anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, and anti-money laundering investigations. With over 20 years of forensic accounting experience, she has led teams in DOJ compliance monitorships, corporate compliance program evaluations, FCPA reviews and due diligence involving multiple jurisdictions. She has earned industry recognition for the experience and insights she offers senior management and counsel.
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- Balfour Beatty Communities: Supporting Founding Partner and DOJ appointed monitor Frances McLeod in an ongoing monitorship, which includes evaluating the implementation and enforcement of the company's corporate compliance program and adherence to anti-fraud laws.
- IAV GMBH: Supported FRA's DOJ monitorship in connection with “Dieselgate” and the conspiracy to defraud a US agency in connection with environmental regulations.
- FCA US LLC: Court-appointed monitorship of a large American automobile manufacturer following its settlement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, assessing internal controls and adherence to federal labor laws.
- Medical Technology Company: Provided forensic accounting and disgorgement analysis support for an independent investigation involving payments made to government entities, with findings presented to US regulators.
- “Big Four” Accounting Firm: Conducted a targeted review of the firm’s quality control system as required by the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC), including root cause analysis and the design and implementation of policies and procedures and related corporate culture initiatives.
- Audit Firm: Served as an independent consultant for an SEC settlement related to an audit firm’s quality control system and policies and procedures in response to an SEC Administrative Proceeding.
Biography
Masako Asaka specializes in anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, and anti-money laundering investigations. With over 20 years of forensic accounting experience, she has led teams in DOJ compliance monitorships, corporate compliance program evaluations, FCPA reviews and due diligence involving multiple jurisdictions. She has earned industry recognition for the experience and insights she offers senior management and counsel.
Awards & Recognition
2026 Client Choice - Investigations Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2026 Thought Leaders Global Elite - Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2024-2025 Global Elite Thought Leader - Consulting Experts – Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2024 Thought Leader - USA - Experts - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2023 Thought Leader Global Elite - Forensic Accountants, Lexology Index
2023 Global Leader - Consulting Experts - Forensic Accounting, Lexology Index
