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We understand that preparing a case often involves handling large amounts of financial
and technical evidence, testimony and documentation. As CPAs, we possess expertise in a
wide range of accounting, financial, statistical, forensic auditing and economic matters,
including providing expert witness testimony.
Experience - Our staff has more than 20 years of experience in all phases of litigation support
Courtroom presence - We provide you with credible and persuasive experts who stand up to the pressures of cross-examination.
Authoritative credentials - Our professionals possess superior technical capabilities gained from top-notch educational training and extensive hands-on experience. (See William M. Michaelson's Curriculum Vitae for details regarding his credentials.)
Reliability and resource availability - We recognize that you are continually working under tight time constraints--so we make special efforts to have resources available to you at all times.
We wrote the following articles regarding forensic accounting strategies that we
have used successfully during legal proceedings, law firm financial management issues,
and related topics. Send us an e-mail message
with your name and address if you would like to receive copies of specific articles.
"Advocacy and the Different Roles of Experts" Florida CPA
Today, February/March 1996.
"Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce Cases" and the related case
study "Forensic Accounting Reveals Wife's Secret Account" On
Point,a national newsletter for attorneys developed by the professional
association Accounting Firms Associated, Inc., Summer 1996.
"Divorce: A Game of Hide and Seek?" Journal of
Accountancy, March 1996. The article discusses forensic accounting strategies for divorce cases.
"How to increase the Profitability of Your Law Firm" On
Point, Fall 1996.
"In Search of Hidden Assets" The Practical Accountant,
February 1995.
"Prevent Costly Errors by Improving Financial Management Practices"
Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin, November 1995.
"Two Different Roles: Consulting Experts vs. Testifying Experts" and
related testimony tips "Six Tips for the Testifying Expert" On
Point, Winter 1996.
- We offer the following litigation support services :
- Preliminary case analysis
Prior to an attorney accepting a case, we help in determining a preliminary
value of anticipated damages and the feasibility of acquiring sufficient evidence.
- Causation of damages
We assist the plaintiff's attorney in proving, or the defendant's attorney in
refuting, that the defendant's actions caused damages.
- Damage studies
We help determine whether a defendant's actions caused harm to a plaintiff and
quantify the resulting damages.
- Bankruptcy
We assist in preparing financial statements, lists of creditors' claims, and
other analyses to help establish the financial facts.
- Divorce actions
We assist in identifying the source and disposition of profits and assets,
developing asset distribution models, planning the tax aspects and related analyses.
- Business acquisitions
We analyze financial data and assist in understanding the financial implications
of a proposed agreement.
- Valuation of closely held businesses
We determine the value of a business to settle disputes.
- Investigative services
We help determine the facts to develop or refute financial claims.
- What is a Certified Fraud Examiner?*
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a specialist in the detection and/or
deterrence of a wide variety of fraudulent
conduct --from discovering employees or executives who misappropriate company
assets to assisting investors who are defrauded in the course of commercial
transactions.
A CFE is responsible for resolving allegations of fraud, obtaining evidence,
taking statements and writing reports, testifying to findings and assisting in
the prevention and detection of fraud. William M. Michaelson is pleased to have
met the rigorous criteria for admission to the Association of CFEs.
*Excerpts are taken from informational brochures distributed by the
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Links to Legal-related Web Sites :
Federal Government
State of Florida
Miscellaneous
Go to Fraud and Investigation Links.
Go to Helpful Accounting and Financial Web Site Links.
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