Hidden Agenda? AICPA Opens ABV to Non-CPAs
CPAs Object to AICPA Rebranding ABV Credential In May 2018 the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Council voted to open its Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation to non-CPAs. Given the swift and relentless blow-back, the AICPA may have misjudged membership’s support for what appears to be an ‘ends justify the means’ dilution […]
Read More»Being Skeptical About Financial Information in Tennessee Divorce
- At March 12, 2015
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=RQJuZuu4AxQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Being Skeptical About Financial Information in Divorce (https://youtube.com/watch?v=RQJuZuu4AxQ) Tracy Coenen and Miles Mason, Sr. discuss lawyers and forensic accountants being skeptical about financial statements, income and asset disclosures, tax returns & supporting documentation in divorce cases. Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF is a forensic accountant and fraud examiner with Sequence […]
Read More»Documents Needed to Investigate Business Interests
https://youtube.com/watch?v=jKq4_YxCyYcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Documents Needed to Investigate Business Interests in a Divorce Case (https://youtube.com/watch?v=jKq4_YxCyYc) Tracy Coenen and Miles Mason, Sr. discuss documents needed to investigate business interests in a divorce case. Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF is a forensic accountant and fraud examiner with Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting in Chicago and […]
Read More»Mason to Present at 2014 ABA Family Law Fall Conference in Vermont
Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is speaking at the 2014 Fall Conference of American Bar Association Family Law Section located in Stowe, VT on October 18, 2014. His topic will be “Understanding Business Tax Returns,” a presentation sponsored by the ABA Family Law Section Child Support Committee. If you haven’t ever attended an ABA Family […]
Read More»Forensic Accounting 101 | July 21, 2014 Memphis, TN | CPE and CLE
Forensic Accounting 101 – July 21, 2014 Memphis, TN – CPE and CLE A “Do it Yourself” Guide to Financial Analysis and Investigation when Hiring a Forensic Accountant Isn’t Viable Seminar Overview Fundamental Tools and Practical Tips Needed to Examine Common Financial Documents Hiring a forensic accountant to assist you with interpreting financial data is […]
Read More»When Spouses Hide Small Business Income in Tennessee Divorce
When Tennessee divorce shifts from possibility to probability, some small business owners may attempt to skirt the truth about their income. There are many reasons why a person might attempt this, none of which are honest and all of which point toward gaining an unfair financial advantage over the other spouse. It’s All Part of […]
Read More»Lawyer’s Premarital Accounts Receivable Too Old to Value
- At May 20, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Business Valuation, Divorce, Forensic Accounting, Home
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Tennessee business valuation law case summary – law practice. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Jahn v. Jahn – Tennessee lawyer divorce with law firm valuation. In a Tennessee divorce proceeding, a Court must specifically identify the marital assets of the parties and establish the value of those assets in order to […]
Read More»Value of Dentist’s Patient Files May Be Excluded in Tennessee Divorce
Tennessee business valuation law case summary – Dental Practice. Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Joy Henly McKee v. Jeffrey Elson McKee – Tennessee Divorce Business Valuation Case – Dentist’s Goodwill It is well established that under Tennessee law, personal goodwill is not considered a marital asset when evaluating a […]
Read More»Expert Witness Engagement Letter | Bare Bones for New Experts
- At November 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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Recently, a very nice man asked my help with an expert witness engagement letter for his first engagement. This was for a product liability action. He hopes to do more in the future. I agreed. Since it was his first agreement and he really wanted this first gig, I included helpful terms to which a lawyer should not […]
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