Forensic Accounting vs Forensic Audit: What Attorneys Need to Know
By Joey N. Friedman, CPA, ABV, MAcc, MIB — President, Joey Friedman CPA PA. This article is published by Joey Friedman CPA PA, a Florida
Can a Forensic Accountant Find Hidden Bank Accounts? Yes — Here’s How
By Joey N. Friedman, CPA, ABV, MAcc, MIB — President, Joey Friedman CPA PA. This article is published by Joey Friedman CPA PA, a Florida
How to Find Hidden Assets in a Florida Divorce: A Forensic Accountant’s Playbook
By Joey N. Friedman, CPA, ABV, MAcc, MIB — President, Joey Friedman CPA PA. This article is published by Joey Friedman CPA PA, a Florida
Dissipation of Marital Assets: How a Forensic CPA Detects and Quantifies It
By Joey N. Friedman, CPA, ABV, MAcc, MIB — President, Joey Friedman CPA PA. This article is published by Joey Friedman CPA PA, a Florida
Asset Tracing With a Forensic Accountant in Divorce, Estate, and Business Disputes
Quick Answer Asset tracing with a forensic accountant follows source records from origin to destination so attorneys, spouses, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, business owners, and individual litigants
How Much Does a Forensic Accountant Cost in a Financial Dispute?
Quick Answer Forensic accountant cost in a financial dispute is engagement-scoped rather than a fixed price. The firm bills at an hourly rate under a
Financial Truth in Litigation: How Expert Analysis Shapes Outcomes
Quick Answer Financial truth in litigation emerges from disciplined primary-source analysis. The forensic CPA does NOT rely on management representations or summary memos; every assertion
Reasons for Engaging a Forensic CPA
Most people encounter a forensic CPA only when circumstances have already moved beyond ordinary accounting territory. Whether the matter involves a marital estate that one
Working with Your Financial Expert to Question Opposing Experts and Their Calculations
Quick Answer Working with your financial expert to question opposing experts requires systematic analysis: (1) review the opposing expert’s report for methodology disclosure (Daubert), (2)
When to Hire a Forensic Accountant in a Business Dispute
Quick Answer Hire a forensic accountant in a business dispute when financial misconduct, hidden assets, normalization issues, or damages calculations are involved. Typical engagement triggers:
What to Gather Before Meeting a Forensic Accountant
Quick Answer Before meeting with a forensic accountant for a business dispute or divorce, gather these primary-source records: (1) bank statements for all accounts (12-36
Using a Financial Expert to Simplify Complex Business Disputes for Judges and Mediators
Quick Answer Using a financial expert to simplify complex business disputes for judges and mediators requires translating technical accounting concepts into plain English. The expert