Forensic Accountants

Going Into Business With Friends

by Arnold Shields 22 December 2009

As forensic accountants, we often see the results of poor partnerships, ones that aren’t planned properly and that end in tears and litigation. Many people will say “don’t go into business with friends, it will just end in tears” but partnerships have a four times greater chance of success than a sole proprietor. A sole proprietor will often find that [...]

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Using the Internet for Litigation Research

by Arnold Shields 14 October 2009

We use Google and the internet as a valuable research tool in almost all our forensic accounting litigation matters. The information available enables us to check the stories of both the plaintiff and defendant against other sources of information.

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Silent Numbers

by Arnold Shields 1 August 2009

Forensic accounting is not as glamorous as it may sound, writes Arnold Shields, but a good practitioner can provide vital analysis in support of a case. Shields explains how forensic accountants can help, and what lawyers should look out for

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Common Mistakes in Economic Loss Part 2 – Expenses not deducted

by Arnold Shields 29 July 2009

Any economic loss needs to take into account the relevant expenses incurred in earning that income.

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Common Mistakes in Economic Loss 1 – Loss based on short period.

by Arnold Shields 28 July 2009

As forensic accountants, acting for either the plaintiff or defendant, we often see claims for economic loss in commercial litigation and personal injury based on a level of income that is only for a short period of time.

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Financial Planning: Dolman Bateman investigates

by Dolman Bateman 21 July 2009

Fiona Bateman of Dolman Bateman & Co, Forensic Accountants was recently interviewed by Stuart Washington of the Sydney Morning Herald, in relation to the conflicts associated with providing financial and investment advice where the industry is structured to sell products rather than advice.

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