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www.wbjournal.com Worcester Business Journal Business Profiles 2015 17 B uilding a business requires a lot of hard work, commitment and passion. When you partner with McLaren and Associates those elements become an integral part of a rela- tionship grounded in responsibility, hon- esty and integrity. David McLaren began his career in 1985 as an accoun- tant for Colony Farms and quickly advanced through the ranks, working at a number of prestigious companies, such as UPS; Qinetiq; Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull and Bitsoli; Shepherd & G oldstein; At l ant ic Construction Services, Inc.; and Goulet, Salvidio & Associates. McLaren has been recognized as a "40 Under Forty" winner by the Worcester Business Journal and the Massachusetts House of Representatives. As a CPA and CGMA ( C h ar te re d G l ob a l Management Accountant) as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, McLaren and his staff of experts continue to aggressively protect, defend, and grow their clients' businesses. They are spe- cialists in forensic accounting, providing expertise in financial situations that require litigation. Fraud cuts across every industry and affects as many as 60 percent of companies in North America, according to the Kroll Global Fraud Report. The McLaren forensic accountants do not waste time or money when assessing a case: because they are able to accurately and quickly pick up on clues others miss, the firm has never failed to produce proof of fraud at the courtroom level in corpo- rate situations, bankruptcy filings or divorce cases. Well known by business attorneys, McLaren & Associates also has the experience and background to effectively support local and state law enforcement agen- cies in detecting and prosecuting fraud and investigating money laundering schemes and other unlawful transac- tions. McLaren worked as Director of Finance at Qinetiq Trusted Information Management, Inc., a computer forensics firm with offices in the United States and Europe. He participated in the company's fraud inves- tigations with the FBI, Ministry of Defense in the UK and the U.S. Department of Defense. McLaren & Associates offers a breadth of services that supports every aspect of your business. From spe- cialized tax planning and preparation to fraud detec- tion and deterrence, from divorce services to international tax and business law expertise, this forensic accounting team proactively applies its knowledge and experience to help you build a powerful and successful business. n McLaren and Associates: When you want the BEST forensic minds— and hands— working to find your money or return your money to you. s H r e w s B u r y , m a mcLaren & associates, cPas, Pc Address: 385 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Phone: 508-842-0549 Fax: 508-842-0493 Website: www.dmclarencpa.com Product or Service: Forensic, strategic accounting methods in three areas: business (tax returns: domestic and international, fraud detection/deterrence); divorce (life and/or business partner), estate (yours or a loved one's) Number of Employees: 8 Head of Company: David S. McLaren, CPA, CGMA; Founder and CEO Year Founded: 2005 "We are deeply committed to helping every client maximize savings, protect assets and achieve personal and business goals." P h o t o s / C o u r t e s y