Raphael Larson focuses his practice on the representation of US and international accounting firms and accountants in connection with regulatory and enforcement matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and other regulatory and licensing bodies, as well as in federal and state court litigation. He is experienced in corporate governance, securities regulation, commercial and civil litigation, due diligence and fraud matters, and advises a variety of entities in financial statement and securities-related matters.
Raphael was a member of the PCAOB’s Division of Enforcement and Investigations for more than 12 years, and served as an Associate Director. While with the PCAOB, he handled numerous enforcement investigations and disciplinary proceedings against domestic and international accounting firms and auditors, including matters involving the Big Four US accounting firms and their international affiliates.