Executive Summary In divorce, "business ownership" can be one of the most disputed assets because the value depends on far more than reported profits. Courts and counsel typically need to…
Digital Payments, Cash Apps, and Hidden Transfers: Modern Forensic Accounting Techniques Executive Summary Digital wallets, cash apps, instant transfers, and platform-based payments create speed and convenience—and a new layer of…
Business Valuation for Transaction Planning and Negotiation Support Executive Summary Business valuation is a practical tool for transaction planning and negotiation. It translates a company’s financial performance, risk, and growth…
Cost vs Benefit: When Forensic Accounting Makes Financial Sense in Litigation Executive Summary Forensic accounting can feel expensive in the moment, but in disputes it often functions like an evidence-generation…
How Discounts for Lack of Control and Marketability Affect Business Value in Litigation Executive Summary Discounts for lack of control (DLOC) and lack of marketability (DLOM) can materially change a…
Normalizing Owner Compensation in Business Valuation for Disputes Executive Summary Owner compensation is one of the most common (and most material) normalization adjustments in closely held business valuations. In disputes,…
Executive Summary “Standard of value” is not just a valuation buzzword—it is often the hinge that determines which assumptions are allowed and which ones are off-limits in a dispute, transaction,…
Executive Summary Market-based valuation methods can be especially persuasive in disputes because they rely on observable pricing data from public markets and completed transactions. When applied correctly, guideline company approaches…
Executive Summary Business valuation expertise becomes most important when a decision will turn on a number that must be defensible—whether that decision is a settlement, a court ruling, a buyout…
Using Forensic Accounting to Evaluate Lifestyle Claims in Divorce Executive Summary In divorce and support disputes, the “standard of living” is often the battleground: one side claims the marital lifestyle…
