CPA Expert Witnesses in California

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CPA expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including forensic accounting, tax law, financial planning, auditing, and business valuation. Some of the most common CPA expert witness specialties also include fraud examination, estate planning, insolvency and bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. They can opine on the effects of financial misrepresentation, tax evasion, fraudulent financial reporting, embezzlement, and improper auditing practices.

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Review Fee $435/hr
Deposition Fee $435/hr
Court Fee $435/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of forensic accounting. He earned his BA at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is Certified as a Public Accountant, Management Accountant, and in Financial Forensics. He is active in his field as a member of several professional accounting societies including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and he has lectured and presented extensively on topics relating to forensic accounting. He currently serves as a Principal at a Forensic Accounting Firm in California, and as an Adjunct Professor of Forensic Accounting at a University in California.

Principal, A Forensic Accounting Firm in California

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Santa Barbara

San Rafael,

California

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Review Fee $360/hr
Deposition Fee $360/hr
Court Fee $360/hr

This highly experienced forensic accountant is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He has over 20 years of experience with operations and oversight of financial reporting, accounting and audit functions (internal and external), primarily publicly-traded companies reporting in compliance with GAAP, GAAS and SEC regulations. He began his career as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche. Later, he worked at private companies as controller and chief financial officer, and a public company in SEC reporting. From 1997-2008, he was an in-house forensic accountant at three law firms in California. He has extensive experience with well-publicized alleged accounting frauds by public companies, including Enron, UnitedHealth, Dynegy, Dollar General, Honeywell, Oracle, Qwest and Gemstar-TV Guide. He also has led forensic investigations into numerous "audit failures." He has helped counsel recover and return to shareholders $2.4 billion in losses from alleged securities fraud, an average recovery of ~$55 million per case.

President, A Forensic Accounting Firm in Southern California

Bachelor of Science (BS), San Diego State University

San Diego,

California

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Review Fee $625/hr
Deposition Fee $625/hr
Court Fee $625/hr

This expert is a CPA with over 30 years experience in forensic accounting and economics. He regularly serves as an expert witness to present economic damage calculations or other matters involving accounting, finance or business valuation. He is currently the principle founder of a financial and economics consulting firm.

Founder, A financial and economics consulting firm

Master of Business Administration (MBA), CSU Los Angeles

Los Angeles,

California

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FAQs for Cpa Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a CPA expert witness in legal proceedings?

A CPA expert witness provides insight on financial matters, including accounting principles, tax issues, and business valuation. They can analyze financial records, testify on findings, and provide credible opinions.

In what types of cases might a CPA expert witness be needed?

CPA expert witnesses are often involved in cases related to financial disputes, fraud investigations, bankruptcy proceedings, business valuations, divorce settlements, and tax controversies.

How can a CPA expert witness assist in fraud investigation cases?

A CPA expert witness can help identify signs of fraudulent activity by analyzing financial records, identifying irregularities, and explaining complex financial concepts to the court.

Are there subspecialties within the field of CPA expert witnesses?

Yes. Some CPAs specialize in areas like forensic accounting, tax law, business valuation or auditing. Their expertise can be invaluable depending on the specifics of your case.

Why is it important to hire a certified public accountant (CPA) as an expert witness rather than a general accountant?

CPAs have met rigorous professional standards and passed stringent exams. Their certification lends credibility to their testimony and ensures they have deep knowledge of accounting principles.

How does Expert Institute select its CPA expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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