Forensic Accountant | Retirement Planning
When do you need a forensic accountant in Washington D.C.?
The goal of forensic accountant in Washington D.C. is to obtain financial information used in a variety of dispute resolutions. Gary Kaplan and his team of Washington D.C. forensic accountants apply fact-finding and analytical procedures to understand your financial issues, document the evidence, interpret and quantify the results.
Each forensic accounting engagement in Washington D.C. is designed to meet your specific needs. Gary Kaplan uses intelligence gathering techniques and skills to calculate loss, verify the value of assets or detect irregularities.
We provide services in the following areas:
Divorce – Dissolution of marriage often causes an emotional and financial upheaval. There are countless ways a spouse can undervalue, disguise or fail to disclose marital assets. Each spouse is entitled to a legal process known as “discovery” to uncover all financial information. CPAs are often called in to perform forensic accounting in Maryland divorce cases. As your Washington D.C. forensic accountant, we will conduct a thorough investigation and analysis to make sure all marital assets are included for distribution.
Occupational Fraud – A recent study reported the median loss caused by occupational fraud is $140,000; the frauds lasted a median of 18 months before being detected. The majority of all workplace frauds are committed by workers in one of six departments: accounting, operations, sales, customer service, purchasing and executive/upper management. Gary Kaplan can investigate and document losses sustained. He can also help you implement controls and procedures to minimize the risk of future occurrence as your Washington D.C. forensic accountant.
Lost Profits / Insurance Claims – An insurance company may want to pay the smallest settlement possible. A business owner who has sustained a loss due to fire, flood or other insurable events is at a disadvantage when trying to collect from an insurance company. Companies don’t possess the analytical tools necessary to quantify losses to their insurer; they often need professional help. Gary Kaplan can apply forensic accounting skills in Washington D.C. to calculate losses from business interruption, inventory loss, product liability, personal injury and other events. Gary and his team of Washington D.C. forensic accountants can assist in applying for the claim, preparing reports for settlement discussion and participating in the resolution process.
Construction Claims – Gary Kaplan has extensive experience in the construction industry; he is well qualified to assist in these claims. Construction disputes in D.C. usually revolve around the contract terms. It is important to use a forensic accountant who can understand contract language and any requirements to calculate damages. The contractor may be entitled to compensation due to work delays, accelerations, extra time and materials required or early contract termination. Our Washington D.C. forensic accounting services can investigate transactions that support the amount of loss.
The use of a forensic accountant can help maximize the outcome of your dispute. As your Washington D.C. forensic accountant, Gary Kaplan brings his accounting skills together with his unique qualities of persistence, judgment, discretion and concise communication skills.
We provide a FREE initial consultation to every client. Give us a call at 1 (866) 643-3560 or fill out our FREE consultation form. We will contact you within 24 hours.
