There’s a fundamental understanding—or maybe a misunderstanding—of the role of a financial expert in litigation. Sometimes, an attorney or, more likely, a client will not realize that the role of a financial expert is not the same as that of a lawyer. We are there to...
Among business owners facing the highest fraud risk are restaurant owners, who are often susceptible to asset misappropriation schemes. This is where a forensic accounting expert can play an invaluable role. It involves the application of accounting and investigative...
Business valuation professionals often use public stock market data to value private businesses — even though there are critical differences between closely held and publicly traded companies. Here’s an overview of how valuators modify their analyses to take advantage...
Fraud perpetrated by employees, management, vendors or customers can happen to any business. And if it does, it can take years to recover from the financial losses and reputational damage. In some cases — especially those involving small companies that lack the cash...
As a business owner, you’ll likely need to have your company appraised at some point. An appraisal is essential in the event of a business sale, merger or acquisition. It’s also important when creating or updating a buy-sell agreement or doing estate planning. You can...
