Karen Grogan

Senior Vice President, KPMG Forensic Partner

KPMG in Canada

Karen is the Practice Leader of KPMG’s Risk Consulting Forensic practice for

Southwestern Ontario.With over 20 years of experience, Ms. Grogan has managed forensic reviews and

investigations for a variety of clients including private entities, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, insurance companies and financial institutions. Karen is designated by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as a specialist in Investigative and Forensic Accounting.

  • B.A. (Economics and Commerce) – University of Western Ontario

  • M.B.A. (Accounting) – McMaster University

  • CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant, Canada

  • CBV - Chartered Business Valuator

  • DIFA - Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting – University of Toronto

  • CAIFA – designated by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as a specialist in Investigative and Forensic Accounting

  • CFF - Certified in Financial Forensics, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Board Member, KidsAbility Foundation

  • Past Treasurer, YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo and Chair of Finance Committee(2009 to 2015)

  • Finance Committee, YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo (2003 to present)

  • Founding Member, Corporate Community Involvement Committee, KW

  • Chair, Waterloo KPMG Community Leadership Committee