Emman Marpaung
Partner | Forensic and Financial Crime
Areas of Expertise
Certifications
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
- Certificate III – Investigative Services (New South Wales, Australia)
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting — Bengkulu University
- Accounting & Finance — University of Mississippi (Fulbright Scholarship)
- Master of Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime (MFAFC) — Macquarie University, Australia
Professional Memberships
- IAI (Institute of Indonesian Accountants)
- CPN Australia
- ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
- ACFCS (Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists)
- Alumni Committee of Macquarie University Indonesia
Emman Marpaung, S.E., MFAFC
CFE, CFCS, CERT.III
Partner | Forensic and Financial Crime
“My attention to detail combined with my inquisitive nature helps me uncover facts and solve problems in a clear and consistent manner.”
Emman Marpaung is the Forensics and Financial Crime Partner at Triage Investiga, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. With over 13 years of extensive experience across both public and private sectors, Emman specializes in the prevention, detection, investigation, and remediation of financial crime and fraudulent behaviors.
Throughout his career, Emman has held key roles in Big 4 advisory firms—including KPMG, EY, and PwC Consulting Indonesia. Additionally, he spent three years in Sydney with BDO Australia leading complex forensic investigations while completing his Master’s degree in Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime at Macquarie University.
Emman seamlessly integrates investigative intelligence, forensic accounting, and advanced data analytics to address core engagement risks. His multidisciplinary expertise spans corporate investigations, FCPA compliance, litigation support, dispute advisory, Fraud Risk Management frameworks, e-Discovery, and ESG-related fraud reviews (including modern slavery audits).
Beyond his client advisory work, Emman actively contributes to thought leadership and capacity building, regularly conducting specialized training for institutions such as IAI, IAPI, CFE Indonesia Chapter, CPA Australia, Bank BTN, TASPEN, LPS, and leading universities.
Professional Track Record & Global Experience
- Big 4 & Global Advisory Leadership: Held pivotal forensic roles at KPMG, EY, PwC, and BDO Australia, driving complex corporate investigations and risk advisory.
- International Academic Rigor: Earned a Master's degree from Macquarie University (Australia) in Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime while actively managing international forensic cases.
Professional Credentials & Certifications
- CFE: Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE Sydney Chapter)
- CFCS: Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (ACFCS)
- Certificate III: Investigative Services (New South Wales, Australia)
Career History
Triage Investiga
Partner — Forensic Accounting & Financial Crime
Current
Leading forensic accounting and financial crime practices, providing strategic consulting to public and private sector clients on fraud investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management.
BDO Australia
Forensic Accounting & Financial Crime Specialist
Previous Role
Handled corporate-scale forensic investigations and financial crime cases while pursuing his Master's degree at Macquarie University in Australia.
PwC
Forensic Services Specialist
Previous Role
Provided forensic consulting services and financial crime mitigation for various corporate client portfolios at one of the Big 4 firms.
EY
Forensic Services Specialist
Previous Role
Offered forensic consulting services, asset recovery support, and financial crime management strategies within the Big 4 firm network.
KPMG
Forensic Services Specialist
Previous Role
Managed forensic accounting portfolios, anti-fraud compliance assessments, and financial crime consulting, accumulating over 10 years of experience across various Big 4 advisory firms.
Christian University of Indonesia (UKI)
Lecturer — Forensic Accounting
Current (Part-time)
Teaching forensic accounting courses to future professionals and actively developing and delivering certification training programs with various professional organizations.