Use of administrative assistants in Expert Witness work
This is an interesting rule, which came up recently in a case: An expert witness is permitted to use assistants in formulating his expert opinion,…
The Latest Frauds
Every time I hear of a fraud that occurred to someone I know or a potential client I cringe. There is someone, oftentimes with a…
Ten Key Drivers of Company Value
In our current time of economic volatility, social unrest, and political partisanship, simple questions rarely have simple answers. For an owner-operator of a small- to…
Understanding Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
Understanding Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: If you have acquired or sold a small company, or had one appraised, you’ve probably heard the term “Seller’s Discretionary Earnings”….
Spoofed Emails Enable Purchase-Order Fraud
This case involved a Nigerian crime ring that stole Apple computers and devices by impersonating U.S. defense officials. Make sure purchase orders pass the “smell…
Why Did I Go to Law School?
I’m a CPA and have been a Controller/CFO for over 30 years. I’ve learned a lot about accounting, tax, budgeting and M&A, valuations and damage…
How to Buy a Tech Company?
There are thousands of small tech companies for sale at any time-they are often websites that take 1 or 2 people to run. You can…
Officer Vs Director: Everything You Need to Know
Depending on the company, the officers and directors can comprise the same people who serve in both capacities. However, there is often confusion about the…
Business Litigation – Seven Factors To Consider For Selecting An Expert Witness
Whether you have ever have been a party to a lawsuit, your company has been the victim of employee theft, or you have been involved…
Need help with a Bankruptcy Situation?
You’ve done a cash flow analysis yours either at 0 revenue or your margins are too low and/or fixed costs too high to support the…