Credentials & Designations
Joey Friedman holds the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license and the ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation) designation—conferred by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and reserved for CPAs who demonstrate advanced competency in business valuation. He also earned a Master of Science in Accounting (M.Acc) and a Master of Arts in International Business Administration (MIB), and holds active licenses as a Real Estate Broker and Travel Agent. His academic and credentialing foundation directly supports the rigorous financial analyses attorneys require in litigation.
Litigation & Expert-Witness Experience
Mr. Friedman has served as a court-qualified expert witness in Federal Court, Florida State Court, and international foreign-court proceedings—for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil, criminal, and domestic matters. His litigation engagements have included in-court hearings, depositions, mediations, AAA arbitrations, and both jury and non-jury trials. He has worked alongside counsel at firms ranging from single-attorney practices to global firms including Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and has provided expert services in disputes involving companies as large as General Electric and Camping World.
Types of Matters Handled
Mr. Friedman regularly assists counsel with matters involving forensic accounting investigations, business valuation, economic damages, and expert witness and litigation support. Specific engagements have included divorce and marital dissolution, shareholder and partnership disputes, family trust disputes, commercial litigation, fraud and embezzlement investigations, check-kiting schemes, bankruptcy proceedings, and liability assessments for individuals, closely held companies, and large corporations.
How Work Product Is Delivered
Mr. Friedman produces detailed written reports, damages analyses, and valuation opinions structured to withstand Daubert scrutiny and cross-examination. His reports clearly disclose data sources, methodology, and assumptions. He works collaboratively with retained counsel to anticipate opposing expert arguments and prepares thoroughly for deposition and trial testimony.
Responsiveness & Turnaround
Litigation timelines do not wait, and neither does Mr. Friedman. The firm is structured to handle emergency engagements and expedited turnarounds without sacrificing analytical depth. Counsel are kept informed throughout every phase of the engagement.
About Joey Friedman
Joey N. Friedman, CPA, ABV, M.Acc, MIB is a Forensic Accountant, Business Valuation Expert, and seasoned expert witness with over two decades of experience. His combination of deep academic training, active CPA practice, and hands-on litigation support experience makes him a trusted resource for attorneys who need reliable, credible financial expertise on complex matters. The firm is based in Broward County, Florida and serves clients throughout the United States.
For a confidential case consultation, contact the firm directly.
Recent Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation Resources
Florida Counties — Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation Hubs
Joey Friedman CPA PA serves clients throughout Florida. For county-specific forensic accounting and business valuation engagement details, see:
By the Numbers
- 20+ Years practicing as a CPA (Florida licensed since 2006)
- 15+ Years dedicated forensic accounting and business valuation practice
- 25+ Years combined experience as CEO, management consultant, and CPA
- 100+ Litigation Engagements as expert witness, consultant, or business valuator
- $250M–$500M+ total business and asset value assessed across engagements
- 17+ Years ABV-credentialed by the AICPA (since 2008)
- US Federal District Courts — multiple Federal district engagements
- State Courts — Florida statewide plus additional US states
- International / Cross-Border Matters — engagements accepted worldwide (including Canada and Iceland)
- US Nationwide + International Service Area — engagements accepted from any US state and from international clients
- 15+ Industries Served — divorce, real estate (residential + commercial), manufacturing, restaurants, medical, estate/probate, federal criminal, restoration, insurance, technology, apparel, marketing/promotional, equestrian, automotive/RV, university communities, and more
- 8+ Court / Proceeding Types — Federal District, State Circuit Civil, Family, Domestic Relations, Probate, General Jurisdiction, Chancery, International Foreign Court, AAA Arbitration, Court-Ordered Mediation, Voluntary Mediation
- 3 Professional Licenses Beyond CPA — Florida Real Estate, Licensed Travel Agent, Pilot
Court Experience
Federal Court — US District Court
- US District Court — Middle District of Florida (Jacksonville Division)
- US District Court — District of New Jersey
Florida State Court Engagements
- 8th Judicial Circuit (Alachua County)
- 11th Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade County)
- 12th Judicial Circuit (Sarasota County)
- 15th Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County)
- 16th Judicial Circuit (Monroe County / Florida Keys)
- 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward County — Joey’s home county)
- 18th Judicial Circuit (Brevard County)
- 19th Judicial Circuit (St. Lucie County)
Florida State Court Divisions
Civil Division • Family Division • Domestic Relations Division • Probate Division • General Jurisdiction Division • Chancery Division
International / Foreign Court
- Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary Judicial Centre, Canada
- Probate / Debt Collection matter, Reykjavik, Iceland
Out-of-State US Court
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County (Chancery Division)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- AAA Arbitration (multiple matters)
- Court-Ordered (Mandatory) Mediation
- Voluntary Mediation
Testimony Contexts
In-court hearings (pre-trial, mid-trial, post-trial) • Depositions • Mediations (court-ordered and voluntary) • Arbitrations (AAA and other) • In-trial testimony (jury trials and non-jury / bench trials) • Remote testimony (Zoom and other secure video platforms)
Notable Engagement Categories
Joey has provided expert witness, forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation support services across diverse industries and matter types, including but not limited to:
Divorce & Family Law
- High-net-worth equitable distribution analysis under Florida §61.075 and §61.075(6)
- Alimony income reconstruction for self-employed and professional-practice spouses
- Hidden asset discovery and tracing through bank deposits, cryptocurrency, and offshore accounts
- Marital business goodwill (enterprise vs personal / professional)
- Dissipation of marital assets under §61.075(1)(i)
Shareholder, Partnership & Commercial Disputes
- Statutory fair value buyouts under Florida §607.1436
- Partnership and LLC buyout valuations
- Shareholder oppression and dissenter actions
- Breach of contract economic damages
- Lost profits quantification
- Trade secret damages under Florida UTSA (§688)
- Fraudulent transfer analysis under Florida UVTA (Chapter 726)
Estate, Probate & Guardianship
- Estate valuations for federal estate tax (IRC §2031)
- Gift tax valuations under §2512 with applicable Chapter 14 considerations
- Family limited partnership and dynasty trust valuations
- Guardianship financial accounting and reporting under §744.367
- Fiduciary duty disputes and trustee accounting reviews
- Elder financial exploitation investigations
Fraud Investigation & Forensic Accounting
- Embezzlement and check-kiting scheme investigations
- Financial statement fraud examination
- Ghost employee detection and payroll fraud
- Vendor fraud and kickback scheme analysis
- Federal criminal matters (US District Court)
- Internal controls assessment and remediation
Cross-Border & International Matters
- Foreign court litigation (Canada — Alberta King’s Bench)
- International business valuation (Iceland)
- Cross-jurisdictional asset tracing
Past Engagements Have Involved Matters With
- Fortune 500 corporations
- Top-tier and globally-ranked law firms
- The United States Government (federal criminal matter)
- Multi-national corporations and closely-held businesses
- High-net-worth individuals and family wealth structures
- Public companies and privately-held enterprises
Specific case and client details available on request to qualified inquiring counsel, subject to confidentiality and conflict-clearance requirements.
Education & Credentials
Professional Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Florida licensed since 2006
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) — American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), credentialed since 2008
Advanced Degrees
- Master of Science in Accounting (M.Acc) — Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
- Master of Arts in International Business (MIB) — University of Florida, Gainesville
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting — University of Florida, Gainesville
- Minors: Economics, Criminology
Additional Education
- Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship — University of Florida, Gainesville
Additional Professional Licenses
- Florida Real Estate License
- Licensed Travel Agent
- Pilot License
Professional Body Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Specialized Forensic & Valuation Training
- AICPA: ABV Review, Introduction to Business Valuation, Understanding Business Valuation, Family Law & Divorce Engagements (Parts 1–3)
- West Virginia University: Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination
- The CPE Store: Essentials of Forensic Accounting, Fraud Examination
- Continuing Professional Education across multiple accredited providers
