Forensic Accounting and Expert Witness
Our Expertise
Our specialized practice is based on years of training and experience in forensic accounting and financial, economic and fraud investigation. Asher Meyers is committed to excellence. Our team provides objective analysis and expert witness testimony for complex financial disputes and accounting investigations. We work closely with our clients and their legal advisers in a wide range of matters that include but are not limited to the following:
Accounting Malpractice
Accountants are legally obligated not to commit fraud or negligence. Circumstances are varied but many times it takes careful attention and detailed analysis to detect fraud.
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Bankruptcies
Bankruptcy fraud ranges from simply failing to declare assets on bankruptcy schedules to more elaborate schemes. But even the simplest asset concealment requires experience to recognize, and time and effort to trace out.
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Employment Disputes
More and more attorneys have come to realize the value forensic accountants can add to an employment dispute case – delivering specialized accounting expertise in a number of areas and providing comprehensive strategy.
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Fraud Investigations
Any organization, including governmental units or not-for-profits, can benefit from fraud detection or prevention services. Employee dishonesty can occur at all levels of a company.
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Investment Disputes
To reduce the risk of costly post-acquisition measures, forensic accounting due diligence procedures can detect and avert issues ranging from poor business practices to glaring financial pitfalls.
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Lost Profits
A loss of income or profits can occur anytime due to a multitude of factors, including negligence, product liability, fraud, contractual disputes and unstable market conditions.
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Marital Disputes
The financial aspects associated with marital disputes and dissolution are often complex. Forensic accounting procedures can provide valuable support to divorcing spouses and their attorneys.
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Personal Injury Damages
A Forensic Accountant is often asked to quantify the economic losses resulting from various types of accidents, injuries or harmful actions. Cases of medical malpractice and wrongful dismissal often involve similar issues in calculating the resulting economic damages.
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Valuations
Business valuation methods are commonly used to assess damages in litigation, prepare for mergers and acquisitions, and properly execute estate planning. These procedures not only take into account the state of accounting records but also more complicated examinations of the business overall.
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Leadership
Harold A. Asher
Managing Director
