Investigative & Forensic Accounting Blog

Lack of Buy-Sell Agreement Leads to Lengthy Litigation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 7, 2023 9:22:34 AM

How to Protect Deals from Targeted Ransomware Attacks

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 2, 2023 9:24:48 AM

Revealing and Exorcising Ghosts from the Payroll Record

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 26, 2023 8:56:15 AM

Are You Doing Enough to Combat Fraud?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 19, 2023 9:19:41 AM

Debtor Fails Insolvency Tests for Fraudulent Transfers

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 16, 2023 8:46:36 AM

Detecting Fraud With Proactive Measures

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 10, 2023 2:00:00 PM

How To Estimate Lost Profits For A Start-Up Business

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 8, 2023 2:15:17 PM

Proposed FRE Amendments May Affect Your Expert Witnesses

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 3, 2023 4:39:55 PM

Don't Let Fraud Disrupt Your M&A Deal

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 10, 2023 1:14:13 PM

FRE 702 Amendment Would Clarify Expert Testimony Standard

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 8, 2023 5:43:57 PM

Key Considerations in the Measurement of Wind Power Business Interruption Losses

Posted by Tylar Hawkins, CPA May 5, 2023 1:13:29 PM

Was There an Actual Loss Sustained?

Posted by Andy T. Clark, CPA, CFE, CFF Apr 21, 2023 3:24:36 PM

How Testing Journal Entries May Signal Financial Statement Fraud

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 10, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Follow the Money: How Forensic Accountants Use Lifestyle Analysis to Reveal the Truth

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Do You Know the Difference Between Lost Profits and Disgorgement?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 14, 2023 9:15:00 AM

New Study Highlights Use of Crypto in Fraud

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 9, 2023 1:35:02 PM

Discounting Damages

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 2, 2023 2:00:00 PM

What Can Ted Lasso Teach Us About Business Income Loss Measurements?

Posted by Eric T. Rapp, CPA Jan 31, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Spotlight on Discounted Cash Flow

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 28, 2022 4:06:08 PM

How to Factor Cybersecurity Concerns into a Business Valuation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 28, 2022 4:05:53 PM

Impact of COVID-19 on Measuring Business Interruption Losses for Hotels

Posted by Nicholas Huml Nov 17, 2022 9:53:00 AM

Key Considerations for Employee Dishonesty Insurance Claims

Posted by Brendan Stanford & Ciara MacGinley Nov 14, 2022 9:25:00 AM

Are “calculations” of value admissible in court?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 29, 2022 10:30:00 AM

Yaquinto v. Thompson St. Capital Partners: Bankruptcy trustee falls short on transfer challenge

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 26, 2022 10:15:00 AM

In re Kinser Group LLC: Incorrect assumptions in bankruptcy case undermine hotel appraisal

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 24, 2022 11:37:27 AM

Forensic Investigations: The Ins and Outs of Questioned Document Examinations

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 16, 2022 11:05:00 AM

The Impact Of Inflation On Business Interruption Loss & Economic Damages Calculations

Posted by Michael Vannucci May 14, 2022 10:50:49 AM

A Reflection on 45 Years of Forensic Accounting at Meaden & Moore

Posted by Tom Campbell May 12, 2022 4:35:59 PM

Key Considerations for the Measurement of Builder’s Risk Insurance Losses Part 1: Property Damage, Expediting and Other Costs

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF May 10, 2022 4:29:13 PM

Key Considerations in the Measurement of Solar Power Business Interruption Losses

Posted by Alexandria May Feb 7, 2022 11:00:00 AM

Maryland’s Highest Court Adopts the Daubert Test for Determining the Admissibility of Expert Scientific Testimony

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 3, 2022 10:45:00 AM

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Explains “Built-in” Apportionment in Royalty Calculation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 31, 2022 4:03:51 PM

Does Ransomware Insurance or Payment of a Ransom Increase the Risk of a Future Attack?

Posted by Hannah Dingley Jan 27, 2022 7:57:09 AM

Damage Measurements During Volatile Economic Periods

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Nov 5, 2021 10:58:56 AM

Beyond the Books: How Industry Data Can Be Used to Arrive at More Accurate Loss Measurements

Posted by Christian Fox Nov 5, 2021 10:58:50 AM

The Interplay between Inventory Spoilage and Business Interruption Claims in the Context of Restaurants Impacted by the Texas Freeze

Posted by Brad White Nov 5, 2021 10:58:45 AM

Court Dismisses COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 5, 2021 10:58:37 AM

Business Interruption Loss Measurements for Unprofitable Businesses

Posted by Michael Vannucci Aug 9, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Handle Financial Testimony By Lay Witnesses With Care

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 3, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Turning a New Leaf: Crop Insurance for Cannabis Growers

Posted by Hannah Dingley Jul 29, 2021 3:55:54 PM

How to Calculate Qualifying Lost Profits for Business Interruption Claims

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jun 14, 2021 1:44:20 PM

Accounting for Cyber Business Interruption: Issues and Observations

Posted by John Balsamo, CPA Jun 4, 2021 2:16:40 PM

Is that Expert Report Final — or a Draft?

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 3, 2021 5:35:06 PM

Spotlight on Fraud in the Nonprofit Sector

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 3, 2021 5:34:37 PM

Absorption Costing Impacts in Time Element Claims

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Apr 23, 2021 5:20:07 PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - The Appeal

Posted by Caroline Woolley Feb 11, 2021 4:32:23 PM

Valuation of Wine Inventory: When Wine Goes up in Smoke

Posted by Hannah Dingley Feb 1, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Estimating Lost Profits Using the Before-and-After Method

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 28, 2021 10:15:00 AM

New ACFE Study Highlights the High Cost of White-Collar Crime

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2021 10:00:16 AM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Test Case

Posted by Caroline Woolley Dec 23, 2020 4:32:16 PM

COVID-19: Starting in Lockdown

Posted by Caroline Woolley Nov 10, 2020 11:30:30 AM

Court Clarifies Damages for ESOP Fiduciary Breach

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 29, 2020 11:49:54 AM

Calculation of Value vs. Conclusion of Value: Which Level of Service Is Appropriate in Litigation?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 27, 2020 4:16:18 PM

Spotlight on Patent Infringement: Recent Federal Circuit Case Offers Guidance on the EMVR

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 22, 2020 11:07:00 AM

Filing Charges Against a Fraudster

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 20, 2020 11:30:00 AM

Beware of Forensic Accounting Issues When Calculating Lost Profits

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 28, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Calculating Damages for Intangibles

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 23, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Daubert Challenges: Communication With Experts Is Key to Avoiding Exclusion

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 21, 2020 7:30:00 AM

Critical Time Element Impacts on Both Coronavirus Claims and Non-Virus Claims

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Mar 4, 2020 4:59:24 PM

4 Signs of Accounts Receivable Fraud Schemes

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 28, 2020 8:00:00 AM

The Cost of Capital Counts

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 27, 2020 10:50:31 AM

Look Beyond Deal Price in Statutory Appraisals

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 24, 2020 8:30:00 AM

Consumer Debt Portfolios Allegedly Used in Recent Ponzi Scheme

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 23, 2020 8:15:00 AM

Warning: Expert Admissibility Standards May Vary

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 4, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Data Analytics Roundup

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 30, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Recognize the Typical Schemes of Subcontractor Fraud

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM

How Market Data Can Be Used to Calculate Reasonable Royalty Images

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 28, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Dissenting Shareholders: What’s the Fair Value of the Interest?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 29, 2019 8:18:00 AM

Beneish Model Helps Detect Earnings Manipulation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 24, 2019 8:34:00 AM

Applying the Daubert Standard in Federal Cases

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 19, 2019 9:25:17 AM

Commercial Property Coinsurance Coverage & Penalties: How does it work?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 15, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Calculating Damages in Mergers and Acquisitions Transactions Disputes

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Forensic Accounting: How to Keep Your Attorney From Turning Red-Faced

Posted by Rob Hernandez Jun 5, 2019 9:25:00 AM

Clerk of Works & Forensic Examination of Construction Costs

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 16, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Are Settlements Taxable?

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 15, 2019 9:45:00 AM

Builder’s Risk – Tax Credit Financing

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Apr 24, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Which Is Appropriate: Lost Profits or Lost Business Value?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 19, 2019 8:00:00 AM

5 Steps to Calculate Loss of Future Earnings

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 17, 2019 8:00:00 AM

How to Protect Expert Testimony From Daubert Challenges

Posted by Meaden & Moore Mar 28, 2019 8:34:00 AM

Business Income Coinsurance: To Penalize Or Not To Penalize

Posted by Meaden & Moore Mar 21, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Cash Is King – Even in Common Fraud Schemes

Posted by Meaden & Moore Mar 14, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Calculating Lost Profits for Startups

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 26, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Understanding the Risks of Financial Misstatement

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 18, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Owners’ Compensation: How Much Is Reasonable?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 12, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Courts Demand Clear Valuation Reports

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 5, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Updated Survey Provides Insight Into Fraud Trends & Prevention Methods

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 29, 2019 8:00:00 AM

How Casual Assumptions Can Lead to Damages and Dilemmas

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 22, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Dissecting the Role of the Forensic Accountant

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 17, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Economic Damages: Total Business Loss Evidence Allowed in Recent Case

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 15, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Economic Losses In Fatal Accident Claims

Posted by Brendan Cape Dec 11, 2018 2:41:26 PM

How to Quantify Lost Profits & Diminished Business Value

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 22, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Patent Apportionment: Don’t Double Count Damages!

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 19, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Update on Patent Damages Under the Panduit Test

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 17, 2018 8:00:00 AM

How to Navigate the Complicated Intersection of Business Income, Extra Expense, & Coinsurance

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Sep 5, 2018 8:55:13 AM

Harness the Power of Social Media in Litigation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 30, 2018 8:15:00 AM

Manufacturing Business Interruption Loss Mitigated by Stock

Posted by Patrick Kelleher, CPA, CFF Jul 11, 2018 3:45:58 PM

Court Rejects Compensation Expert’s “Result Oriented” Approach

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 23, 2018 8:56:24 AM

How to Detect and Prevent Fraud Using Data Analytics Technology

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 18, 2018 2:15:50 PM

Spotlight on Damages: Experts Shouldn't Assume Causation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 16, 2018 1:07:00 PM

Know The Perils of Financial Testimony by Owners and Employees

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 19, 2018 11:22:14 AM

Could Receivables Fraud Strike One of Your Clients?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2018 9:34:48 AM

Why Experts Insist on Touring a Company’s Facilities

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 22, 2018 10:48:40 AM

Solving the Mystery of the Phantom Employee

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 18, 2018 10:01:32 AM

Deal Price Doesn’t Always Represent Fair Value

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 23, 2017 9:22:05 AM

Are You Ready for e-Discovery in the IoT Age?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 19, 2017 8:30:00 AM

Expert Report Fends Off Daubert Attacks

Posted by Meaden & Moore Oct 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM

3 Tests Forensic Accounting Experts Use to Analyze Solvency

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 7, 2017 9:29:52 AM

Third-Party Funding Helps Contractors Pursue Claims

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 26, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Making a Federal Case Out of Trade Secrets

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 24, 2017 8:00:00 AM

ACFE Report: Awareness Can Help Fight Fraud

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 20, 2017 10:45:19 AM

Fraud Watch – the Skinny on Skimming

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 18, 2017 9:41:55 AM

Construction Loan Interest and General Conditions in Builders Risk Claims

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jun 19, 2017 3:30:18 PM

Understanding Compensation Forfeiture Damages

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 24, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Framing Damages - Financial Experts Put Punitive Damages into Context

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 19, 2017 10:40:26 AM

Clean Sweep - Check for Fraud and Get Your House in Order

Posted by Meaden & Moore Apr 12, 2017 8:00:00 AM

IRS Issues New Guidance for Attorneys' Fees and Costs in IRS Proceedings

Posted by Meaden & Moore Mar 27, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Uncharted Territory: Recovering Lost Profits for a New or Unestablished Business

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 27, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Computing Trademark Infringement Damages

Posted by Meaden & Moore Feb 13, 2017 8:00:00 AM

New Litigation Frontier

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 30, 2017 8:00:00 AM

When Can an Expert Consider Subsequent Events?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2017 8:54:39 AM

Proving Lost Profits With “Reasonable Certainty”

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2017 8:54:10 AM

Using the “Leakage” Theory to Show Loss Causation in Securities Litigation

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2017 8:52:23 AM

Compare and Contrast - Using the Yardstick Method to Estimate a Start-Up’s Damages

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 25, 2017 8:51:12 AM

What's Behind the Curtain? Recognize the Importance of M&A Due Diligence

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jan 3, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Inventory Losses- Why Guess When you Can Count?

Posted by Meaden & Moore Nov 21, 2016 8:00:00 AM

Builders Risk Claims in Focus: Part One, General Conditions

Posted by Meaden & Moore Sep 12, 2016 8:00:00 AM

Travel Reward Misappropriation: Your Employees Might be Traveling on Your Dime

Posted by Meaden & Moore Aug 11, 2016 9:17:24 AM

Business Interruption and Rebranding – Paths Crossed in the Hotel Industry

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 27, 2016 12:04:52 PM

Absorption Costing and Extra Expenses: Potential Pitfalls

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jul 11, 2016 8:27:55 AM

Keys to Unlocking the Average Daily Value (ADV) Deduction

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jun 27, 2016 10:10:28 AM

Ordinary Payroll: An Often Center-Stage Issue in Business Income Coverage

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jun 13, 2016 8:00:00 AM

2016 New York Power Conference

Posted by Meaden & Moore May 13, 2016 9:26:54 AM

Business Income Claims – Mercantile Businesses

Posted by Christian Fox Oct 15, 2015 9:04:55 AM

Product Contamination Symposium to Provide Vital Legal & Insurance Advice

Posted by Meaden & Moore Sep 29, 2015 11:09:57 AM

Recap: New York Power Conference 2015

Posted by Meaden & Moore Jun 23, 2015 10:30:00 AM

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