WATCHUNG, NJ, February 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Keith S. Balla has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Balla has established a distinguished career spanning 45 years in forensic accounting, litigation and valuation, earning recognition for his expertise throughout the New York metropolitan area. Since 2014, he has served as partner, forensic, litigation and valuation at PKF O'Connor Davies LLP. In this capacity, he conducts forensic investigations for both profit and non-profit organizations, including governmental entities. His responsibilities include testifying as an expert on economic damages, reviewing businesses and litigation as a special fiscal agent appointed by judges and serving as a liquidating receiver to manage and dissolve businesses. Mr. Balla also performs expert valuations for estate and gift matters and provides tax advice, business consulting and assistance with buying and selling businesses.

Before joining PKF O'Connor Davies LLP, Mr. Balla was a principal at Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa LLC from 2011 to 2013, during which time he refined his skills in forensic accounting and business valuation. From 2008 to 2011, he excelled as the managing director at Marcum LLP, where he hosted the television program The Marcum Report and featured business professionals and attorneys to discuss topics relevant to his field. Earlier in his career, Mr. Balla was a partner with Rosenfarb Winters from 1985 to 2011, and he contributed his expertise during the formative years of his professional journey.

Mr. Balla's reputation in forensic accounting is underscored by several high-profile assignments. He appeared on Dateline NBC to investigate televangelist Benny Hinn and previously conducted an investigation for the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance into a failed health maintenance organization insurance company. Mr. Balla is proud that his work on this case revealed that the owner had been funneling money to Al-Qaeda, and he counts these efforts as a testament to his investigative acumen.

In addition to his professional roles in accounting and finance, Mr. Balla was elected mayor of the borough of Watchung, New Jersey, where he served from 2019 to 2022. Notably, his leadership in municipal government reflects his enduring commitment to public service. To build and maintain a robust network, Mr. Balla holds active memberships in the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he served as a trustee for the political action committee, and the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy.

Mr. Balla's many meaningful contributions extend into education and public discourse through speaking engagements at conferences hosted by prestigious organizations such as the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey League of Municipalities, and he has presented on ethics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. Additionally, Mr. Balla excelled in leadership positions, including as the board president for the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy.

A solid record of academic achievement further defines Mr. Balla's profile and includes a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and economics from Rutgers University, completed in 1980. He has also secured several industry designations that have contributed to his success: he is a certified public accountant and certified in financial forensics through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, Mr. Balla is accredited in business valuation through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Balla attributes his accomplishments to an enduring desire to help people, a quality that has guided both his professional and personal endeavors. To this end, he remains dedicated to civic engagement and served as a past treasurer for the Lutheran Church overseeing 55 parishes for fifteen years. He has also volunteered to serve on boards such as the YMCA of Newark and the Teen Challenge and Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program, and Mr. Balla was the treasurer for the Drumthwacket Foundation and a past president of the Newark Rotary Club of Rotary International.

To achieve balance, Mr. Balla enjoys standup paddleboarding and riding his motorcycle. He also cherishes family life with his spouse and their three children. As he looks ahead, Mr. Balla will remain dedicated to mentoring younger partners within his profession while continuing to serve clients and participate in volunteer work.

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