About Us
Umair Karim, CPA, CIA, ACA, FCCA
is an Expert Consultant with Apex Forensic Accountants, LLC, bringing extensive experience in controllership, group reporting, audit, and advisory across complex, multi-entity organizations. He has been trained in expert testimony for complex litigation matters under the Apex methodology and serves as a designated expert witness, providing clear, defensible financial opinions in dispute and damages matters. Umair’s background includes senior finance leadership roles overseeing consolidated financial reporting, ERP implementations, budgeting, and KPI design for large groups with multi-billion-dollar asset bases, and he is highly skilled in US GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, and quality of earnings analysis
Key Expertise:
Forensic forensics for construction & economic damages
Fraud detection and internal control reviews
HOA and trust fund audits
Litigation support and expert witness testimony
Hamas Zafar, CA
Forensic Accounting Analyst | Financial Investigations Specialist
Hamas Zafar is an analytical and detail-oriented professional specializing in forensic accounting and financial investigations. He brings experience in identifying irregular transactions, reconciling complex financial data, and assisting in economic damage calculations. Hamas supports litigation teams with clear, evidence-based analysis and is adept at leveraging accounting systems and data analytics to detect fraud and quantify losses.
Key Expertise:
Financial statement analysis and data verification
Fraud investigation and internal audit support
Preparation of litigation-ready reports and exhibits
Education & Skills:
Degree in Accounting/Finance (customize with actual degree)
Advanced Excel and forensic data analysis tools
Taeja’ Sims
President, Apex Forensic Accountants, LLC
Taeja’ is the President of Apex Forensic Accountants, LLC, committed to advancing financial transparency, accountability, and compliance excellence. Her career began in 2019 when she uncovered fund misappropriation by a board member—an experience that ignited her passion for forensic work and ethical financial practices. At Apex, she leads seasoned auditors and analysts who deliver comprehensive oversight, fraud detection, and compliance solutions. Taeja’ holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and is pursuing an M.S. in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University.