Divorce and high-net-worth forensic accounting
Marital dissolution matters frequently combine tracing, lifestyle analysis, and business valuation. Forensic accountants reconcile perquisites and non-recurring items from the general ledger, evaluate personal versus enterprise goodwill arguments, and ensure support calculations do not double-count the same economic benefit. Read the divorce & marital dissolution case-type overview and business valuation services for intersecting issues.
Income available for support
Experts normalize owner compensation, related-party rents, and discretionary expenses so cash flow reflects economic reality rather than tax-minimization structures. Transparent worksheets that tie each adjustment to bank evidence reduce credibility attacks.
Valuation of operating businesses
When marital estates include closely held companies, valuation opinions must align with jurisdictional standards of value and address key person risk, marketability discounts, and control premiums where applicable. See also our business valuation expert guide.
Retain early
Early experts shape discovery for QuickBooks exports, payroll systems, and investment custodians before records are stale or incomplete. Use the hiring guide and intake form to brief AccountingWitness on jurisdiction and asset complexity.