How to Divide Dental Practices When Tennessee Dentists Divorce
Dividing dental practice value when a Tennessee dentist divorces. In Tennessee divorce law, the value of a dentist’s dental practice can be determined and valued. When dentists divorce in Tennessee, courts examine a number of factors in determining how to divide the marital estate. Some factors the court will consider include the age and health […]
Read More»Family Lawyers Should Know Forensic Accountants’ Ethics and Standards
- At June 18, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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What family lawyers should know about forensic accountants’ ethics and standards to prepare for cross-examination in divorce cases. Experienced forensic accountants will tell you that some of the most devastating cross-examinations can be about ethics and standards. Accountants’ ethical guidelines and standards are rules created to protect the public and clients. For the accounting profession, […]
Read More»AICPA Rule 101: Independence Required of Forensic Accountants
- At June 17, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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The AICPA’s independence requirement for forensic accountants creates an opportunity for family lawyers to cross-examine inexperienced experts on tough potential conflicts of interest. AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct requires all CPA’s must be independent: ET Section 101 Independence Rule 101—Independence A member in public practice shall be independent in the performance of professional services as […]
Read More»Valuation & Division of Accounting & CPA Firms in Tennessee Divorce
When Certified Public Accountants Divorce: Valuation & Division of Accounting & CPA Firms in Tennessee Divorce. Spouses of divorcing CPA’s will needs an expert witness to value the accounting firm and deal with goodwill issues. An accounting practice is often considered marital property when two parties divorce, which makes its value subject to division between […]
Read More»AICPAs Code of Professional Conduct Rule 102 for Forensic Accountants
- At May 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Forensic Accounting
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The AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct Rule 102 applied to forensic accountants requires integrity and objectivity. But can a couple’s tax CPA testify on behalf of one client against another? In addition to independence, AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct Rule 102 requires that a CPA maintain integrity and objectivity: ET Section 102 – Integrity and […]
Read More»Valuing a Lawyer’s Legal Practice & Law Firm in Tennessee Divorce
Valuing a Lawyer’s Legal Practice & Law Firm in Tennessee Divorce Law In Tennessee divorce, the value of a lawyer’s legal practice and law firm can be determined and divided. Note: Since this article was originally written, the Tennessee Legislature has enacted new laws impacting valuation. For details, see NEW TN LAW in 2017: Discounts […]
Read More»How to Divide Legal Practices When Tennessee Lawyers Divorce
How to Divide Legal Practices When Tennessee Lawyers Divorce Dividing the value of a legal practice or law firms begins with hiring a business valuation expert experienced with professional practices. Note: Since this article was originally written, the Tennessee Legislature has enacted new laws impacting valuation. For details, see NEW TN LAW in 2017: Discounts […]
Read More»Engaging a Consulting or Testifying Forensic Accounting Expert Witness
- At April 30, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Forensic Accounting, Home
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In Tennessee divorce and family law cases, family lawyers and their clients should engage a forensic accountant to serve as either a testifying or consulting expert. But which? Once the decision to hire a particular forensic accountant is made, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether or not the expert will be a […]
Read More»How a CPA Becomes a Forensic Accountant in a Tennessee Divorce
- At April 29, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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In Tennessee divorce and family law cases, CPAs often get their first clients because of the high demand for their services. CPA’s usually start their careers in tax or audit, but forensic accountants are born out of the limitations and frustrations in those careers. CPAs become forensic accountants after taking courses, tests, and meeting certification […]
Read More»How to Become a Forensic Accountant: What to Read First
- At April 24, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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How to become a forensic accountant: what to read and research first. Miles Mason, Sr., JD, CPA advises CPAs thinking about a new career in forensic accounting. How to Become a Forensic Accountant | What to Read and Research First Forensic Accounting is cool. After having taught forensic accounting to judges, lawyers, and CPAs about forensic […]
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