Francois Muse, CPA

Francois Muse serves as Director of Strategic Analysis at Lepera + Associates, PC, where he provides analytical and strategic support on complex matters involving businesses, financial records, valuations, damages, and other issues requiring detailed review and analysis.

He brings decades of experience evaluating businesses and complex financial information across a broad range of industries. Earlier in his career, Francois was a manager with Deloitte, working in its San Francisco, Sacramento, and Paris offices. While in Paris, he worked with French companies entering the U.S. public markets and with American companies conducting business internationally. He later served as Chief Financial Officer of the publicly traded Chalone Wine Group.

At Lepera + Associates, Francois applies this extensive business and analytical experience to help attorneys evaluate complex information, identify significant issues, test assumptions, and develop a clearer understanding of the economic and financial components of a matter. His background in due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, internal controls, and business analysis provides an additional perspective in cases involving complicated records or business issues.

Francois earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis and is a Certified Public Accountant.