In contested valuations — divorce, shareholder disputes, M&A, commercial damages — every assumption is challenged and every methodology is argued. We place certified valuators and forensic accountants whose work is built to defend under cross-examination, not collapse under it.
Three ways a business valuation loses the case — or the settlement.
In divorce, the business-owning spouse's own valuation underreports income. In M&A disputes, one side's number magically supports their position. Without an independent forensic analysis, those numbers go unchallenged.
Asset dissipation, deferred income, inflated expenses, and undisclosed related-party transactions are common in contested cases. Only a forensic CPA — not a standard accountant — knows where to look and how to document it for court.
Methodology gaps, improper discount rates, and "accountese" reports that can't be explained to a judge are weapons for opposing counsel. The report has to be defensible, clear, and supported by documented assumptions.
Complex financial disputes require both: a certified valuator to determine what the business is worth, and a forensic CPA to verify the financial data behind that number.
CVA or ABV-certified appraisers apply market, income, and asset approaches to determine defensible fair market value — with full methodology documentation for court use.
CPA-credentialed forensic accountants who investigate financial records for accuracy, trace hidden assets, and quantify economic damages — providing litigation-ready findings.
* Starting estimates. Final fees depend on entity complexity, record volume, and engagement scope. Full fee schedule confirmed before any commitment.
We place forensic CPAs who trace income, identify dissipated assets, normalize earnings, and deliver a valuation the court can rely on — even when the business owner is motivated to minimize the number.
Oppression claims and forced buyouts turn on what the business is actually worth. Our CVA-certified valuators apply the appropriate standard of value for your jurisdiction and can rebut the controlling party's number.
Lost profits, unjust enrichment, and diminution of business value all require expert quantification that holds up in court. We match forensic economists and CPAs with the specific damages methodology your case requires.
When what was represented at closing doesn't match reality, financial experts are needed to quantify the gap. Our valuators have experience in earn-out disputes, working capital adjustments, and warranty claim analysis.
Tell us your case type, the entity involved, and what you need to establish. We'll match you with the right certified valuator or forensic CPA — and confirm fees before any commitment.