Dr. David Byrd

EY Global and Americas Digital Asset Assurance Leader

Audit partner in SF. Digital asset expert. Leader of EY Digital Asset Research Center. Former professor. CPA. Tech enthusiast. Passionate about blockchain and assurance.

Areas of focus

David is EY Global and Americas Assurance Leader and a partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s Financial Services Office Audit practice in San Francisco. He has deep knowledge in audit and compliance procedures as they relate to the digital asset industry.

David leads the Digital Asset Research Center, which is dedicated to supporting Assurance, Tax and Consulting engagements. The team leverages a technical understanding of distributed ledger technologies to service the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.

He works with clients holding and transacting in digital assets to carry out financial statement audits, internal audits, audit readiness, agreed-upon procedures, transactions, system and organizational controls reporting, and forensic and related services.

David received his Bachelors in Accounting from the University of San Francisco and his PhD in Philosophy with a focus on cognitive science from the University of California, Davis. He is a CPA licensed in California.

How David is building a better working world

David is dedicated to building a better working world by leveraging his expertise in digital assets to enhance audit and compliance practices. He actively collaborates with regulators and industry groups to establish leading practices, ensuring transparency and trust in the evolving digital landscape. His commitment to education, stemming from his teaching background, fosters a deeper understanding of complex financial systems among clients and colleagues alike.

Through his leadership at the Digital Asset Research Center, David empowers teams to navigate the intricacies of blockchain technology, ultimately contributing to a more secure and efficient financial ecosystem.

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