When preparing a business valuation, quantitative data — from tax returns, financial statements, contracts and other sources — is important. But there’s more to a company than numbers. Qualitative factors also contribute to a company’s overall value. It isn’t always...
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...
Imagine you’ve got your eye on a business that seems like an attractive investment or acquisition target. It boasts strong earnings, competitive growth estimates and a clean balance sheet. But this business has a secret: fraud. And fraud can dramatically change the...
Hurricane Ian will go down in history as one of Florida’s deadliest and costliest storms of all time. The path of destruction it left in its path was devastating. In addition to washed out and flooded homes, businesses are shutdown, and financial burdens are ever...
No matter the size or shape of a business, one really can’t overstate the importance of sound accounts receivable policies and procedures. Without a strong and steady inflow of cash, even the most wildly successful company will likely stumble and could even collapse....