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Defending IRS Cash Based Audits – Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Case for Using a Forensic Accountant

Withum

Why a Forensic Accountant? Using a forensic account is essential in developing a strategy to handle and defend the findings of a cash-based audit. However, before delving into how they can assist counsel and the client, it’s essential to define what a forensic accountant is.

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A Forensic Accountant As a Consultant

FraudFiles

Forensic accountants are often retained in litigation as expert witnesses, with the intention that they will provide expert opinions and testimony on behalf of the client. The forensic accounting consultant and counsel are free to explore potential strategies and evaluate which might provide the best outcome for the client.

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Making Forensic Accounting Accessible With the Divorce Money Guide

FraudFiles

I’m so excited to be able to make forensic accounting accessible to ordinary people in the process of divorce. We all know how expensive it can be to hire a forensic accountant. If you can’t hire a forensic accountant but need to dig into the numbers in your divorce, this is the next best thing.

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Defending Tax Fraud Cases

FraudFiles

Expertise in financial and accounting crimes is necessary to fully understand the issues and the potential criminal or civil charges that the government brings against a company or individual. Consider allegations of tax fraud.

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The Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

SMBAccountant

- “What is my estimated tax payment? There are different types of accountants which specialize in different areas. Forensic accountants research financial transactions to uncover fraud. Managerial accountants work to collect and compile data used to make management decisions.

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Bowers Merges in CPA Firm Kasperski Dinan & Rink

CPA Practice

Established in 1977, Bowers CPAs & Advisors provides tax and audit, business valuation, accounting/bookkeeping, forensic accounting, and financial planning services to private and closely held businesses.

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When Divorcing Business Owners Minimize Profits

RogerRossmeisl

If you or your attorney suspects this type of deception, engage a forensic accountant to investigate. Does the owner receive special (or excessive) perks or tax write-offs that affect the business’s profitability? Key questions When working on divorce cases, fraud experts ask several questions about private business interests.