The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers - 2nd Edition - Miles Mason Sr

The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers 2nd Edition Miles Mason Sr ISBN 9781641053617

Forensic accounting can be a powerful tool for family lawyers seeking better outcomes for their clients, helping protect assets and prevent financial losses that often occur during the complex and emotionally charged divorce process. The Forensic Accounting Deskbook equips practitioners with a practical foundation in forensic accounting and business valuation, enabling them to confidently apply financial analysis to family law matters.

Written in a clear and accessible style, author Miles Mason—an experienced attorney and CPA—guides readers step by step through the essential financial concepts involved in divorce cases. These include asset identification, classification, and valuation; income determination; and expense analysis. In addition to explaining the mechanics of forensic accounting, Mason addresses higher-level strategic considerations critical to high-asset and high-conflict cases, bridging the gap between financial methodology and effective courtroom testimony.

Suitable for both seasoned attorneys and those newer to family law practice, this updated edition covers key topics such as:

• What forensic accounting is and when it is needed

• Selecting and working effectively with a forensic accountant

• Core accounting principles and financial statement analysis

• Identifying and tracing hidden assets

• Discovery tools, subpoenas, and depositions

• Asset identification and classification

• Income determination and lifestyle analysis

• Expert reports and testimony

• Ethics, professional standards, and confidentiality

The book also features valuable appendices—available both in print and through an online forms library—including a deposition question checklist, a sample expert consulting agreement, sample financial statements, and a sample forensic accounting report—providing ready-to-use tools to support your practice.

The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers 2nd Edition Miles Mason Sr ISBN 9781641053617, 978-1641053617 & 9781641053624

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