I was involved in a case where there was a compulsory acquisition of a business, but there was a discrepancy regarding the true value of the business.

So, the purchasing party was seeking compensation for what they felt had been an inflated valuation of the sale price.

I recently participated in a complex divorce case, where a previously thriving e-Gaming business (owned by the husband) was being presented to the court as though it was in financial dire straits.  

I was approached initially by the wife, to help unravel the true financial standing of this company, as neither party could agree on the value.  

The complexity arises from the fact that e-Gaming is a relatively new growth industry, so trying to establish a comparable business value and future prospects required some expert detective work. 

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In my experience with sufficient investigations: ‘The truth will always come out.’

When you’ve been an accountant for as long as I, you get a remarkable ability to sense when financial information is being suppressed. 

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We are often asked:

“At what point in the divorce process should we engage the services of a forensic accountant?”

The simplest answer is, “right from the very start”. 

Although it may take a while for both parties to gather the financial data to be reviewed, it is always beneficial to engage us at the start so that we can commence the procedural process i.e. proposal, letter of instruction, and terms of engagement.  

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We’ve seen it play out many times before… when it comes time to evaluate a business and determine the division of assets, somehow, a once thriving business suddenly appears to be barely profitable.  

If something doesn’t add up, that’s where our years of experience can provide clarity.