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Forensic accounting techniques in litigation include bank deposit analysis, lifestyle analysis, income reconstruction, normalization, valuation methods, and asset tracing. A Florida forensic CPA explains the techniques and when each applies.

Restaurant valuation: EV/EBITDA multiples 3x-6x, EV/Revenue 0.4x-0.8x, plus location, lease, brand, concept analysis. Florida ABV-credentialed CPA explains methodology for litigation, sale, divorce.

M&A valuation methods explained: DCF, precedent transactions, guideline public companies, synergies, deal structure adjustments, earnouts, QofE. Florida ABV-credentialed CPA perspective on M&A valuation across deal stages.

Revenue-based business valuation explained: EV/Revenue formula, industry multiples by sector (SaaS, services, manufacturing, restaurants), when revenue multiples apply vs EBITDA, and common errors. Florida ABV-credentialed CPA perspective.

Relative valuation values a business by comparing its multiples to similar companies. A Florida forensic CPA explains the model, the multiples used (EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, P/E), and how to apply relative valuation in litigation-defensible business valuations.

Forensic accounting investigates specific financial questions; auditing examines financial statement fairness. A Florida forensic CPA explains the difference, when each applies, and why hiring the wrong professional for your matter costs time and credibility.

A forensic audit is the targeted investigation of financial records to detect fraud, hidden assets, or financial misconduct. A Florida forensic CPA explains the definition, how it differs from a financial statement audit, and when each applies in business and litigation matters.

Expert witness CPAs provide financial analysis, opinion testimony, and rebuttal in litigation. A Florida forensic CPA explains how to engage, when to involve, what to expect, and how to maximize value from CPA expert witness work in business disputes.

FCFF is the cash flow available to all capital providers after operating expenses, taxes, capex, and working capital. A Florida forensic CPA explains the FCFF formula, how it’s used in DCF valuation, and the normalization adjustments that make it litigation-defensible.

Asset-based valuation determines a company’s worth from its underlying assets net of liabilities. A Florida forensic CPA explains the methods, when to use the approach, and how it compares to income and market approaches in litigation-defensible valuations.

DCF is the income-approach business valuation method that projects future cash flows and discounts them to present value. A Florida forensic CPA explains the formula, how the discount rate is calculated, and when DCF survives litigation cross-examination.

Going concern valuation values a business under the premise it will continue operating. A Florida forensic CPA explains the going-concern premise, when it applies, and how it differs from liquidation value — including examples from litigation and transaction work.