Forensic Accountant | Retirement Planning
When do you need a forensic accountant in Florida?
The forensic accountant in Florida uses intelligence gathering techniques and skills in a variety of dispute resolutions. Gary Kaplan has a strong auditing background and a vast knowledge of financial systems and controls. Gary Kaplan and his team of Florida 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 Florida is designed to meet your specific needs. Gary Kaplan obtains the information needed to calculate loss, verify the value of assets or detect irregularities.
We provide services in the following areas:
Divorce – CPAs are often called in to perform forensic accounting in Florida divorce cases. The division of marital property can be the most contentious and time consuming component of a divorce agreement. 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. As your Florida forensic accountant, we will conduct a thorough investigation and analysis of all financial information to make sure every marital asset is included for distribution.
Occupational Fraud – Occupational fraud is a substantial threat to businesses. Smaller companies typically have fewer anti-fraud controls in place than their larger counterparts, which increases the chance of 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. Examples of occupational fraud involve the theft of cash receipts, wrongful cash disbursements, stealing inventory and the abusive use of confidential information. Gary Kaplan utilizes his forensic accounting skills in Florida to investigate and document losses suffered. He can also help you implement controls and procedures to minimize the risk of future occurrence.
Lost Profits / Insurance Claims – Businesses buy insurance to reduce commercial risk, but it can be tough to collect for incurred losses. Most companies don’t have the analytical tools to accurately quantify losses to their insurer; they often need professional help to support the claim. Gary Kaplan can apply forensic accounting skills in Florida to quantify losses such as business interruption, inventory loss, product liability, personal injury and other events. Gary and his team of Florida forensic accountants can assist in applying for the claim, preparing detailed reports for settlement discussion and participating in the resolution process.
Construction Claims – Gary Kaplan has extensive experience in the construction industry; he knows how to deal with these claims as your Florida forensic accountant. The contractor may be entitled to compensation due to breach of contract, work delays, accelerations, extra time and materials required or early contract termination. The owner may believe the contractor is in default with respect to the job and wants to file for surety bond losses. Our Florida forensic accounting services can investigate transactions that support the amount of disputed loss.
The assistance of a qualified forensic accountant might significantly reduce dispute costs and maximize outcomes. As your Florida forensic accountant, Gary Kaplan brings his financial 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.
