Thomas A. Peters, CPA, CIPM

Areas of Specialization 
Tom has a wide range of experience providing audit, Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), operational due diligence, and compliance services to firms in the investment industry. In addition, he:
• Helps clients maintain GIPS compliance while presenting their performance in the best light possible
• Assists entrepreneurs with starting investment firms and investment funds
• Performs operational due diligence for institutional investors seeking to understand operational risk at their investment managers and for managers seeking to better understand and control their operating systems
• Assists with hiring personnel
• Develops compensation methodologies

As the Investment Industry Group Leader, Tom works with a variety of investment managers, broker-dealers, investment funds, and institutional investors.

Background 
Tom joined Kreischer Miller in 1991 upon graduating from Bloomsburg University.

Volunteer Activities 
• GIPS Executive Committee (EC) — Member; the EC is responsible for the strategic development, promotion, and implementation of the GIPS Standards.
• Pooled Fund Working Group Advisory Team — Former member; The team is organized to assist with issues surrounding the GIPS standards and pooled funds.
• GIPS Verification Subcommittee – Former member; this subcommittee supports the GIPS EC and Technical Committee in governing the GIPS Standards.
• United States Investment Performance Committee (USIPC) – Former member; the USIPC serves as the U.S. country sponsor of the GIPS Standards.

Professional and Business Affiliations 
• CFA Institute – Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member

Education and Certifications 
• Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania
• Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)
• M.B.A. – Finance, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
• B.S. – Accounting, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA