The Focus CPA Group, Inc is a forensic and investigative CPA firm specializing in litigation consulting, investigative accounting, and business valuations in family law, criminal, and civil matters. Our experience encompasses all facets of the litigation and forensic consulting process including the initial development of strategy, to discovery, analysis, and expert testimony.
We have a solid foundation in fraud investigation and litigation consulting services. Our professionals perform financial investigations, uncover obscure information, and break down complex financial data into clear and concise presentations. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of consulting and expert witness services. Our reliable and timely work allows attorneys the freedom to focus on other aspects of their cases
Litigation Support Services
Family Law
Family law cases can involve unique complex and complicated financial issues. Our professionals are knowledgeable about pertinent case law and code sections. The Focus CPA Group, Inc works quickly and efficiently to provide fair evaluations of income, professional financial analysis and expert testimony which includes:
- Business valuation
- Analysis of income available for support
- Complex tracings of separate and community property, bank accounts and assets
- Calculations of Moore/ Marsden/Bono interests in the family residence
- Analysis of underlying records to determine “real income” of a business
- Characterization of stock option income and interests
- Financial analysis of complex, high income cases encompassing numerous entities
- Detailed analysis of marital standard of living
- Quantification of living expenses relating to children
- Reconstructing incomplete or inaccessible records
- Analysis of Pereira/Van Camp allocation issues
Business Valuation
The Focus CPA Group, Inc provides a full range of professional business valuation services. Our team of business valuation experts has obtained credentials in the field of business valuation, which provides confidence that our professionals have the competence and experience to complete professional business valuations. We take pride in presenting our conclusions in a simple understandable format that can be easily understood by the users of our reports. Our firm can provide business valuation services for a variety of purposes that include the following:
- Marital Dissolution
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Charitable Contributions
- Damages for Disruption of a Business
- Partner Disputes and Split-Ups
- Estate and Gift Taxes
- Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)
- Dissenting Shareholder Actions
Fraud Investigation / Prevention
The risk of financial loss due to fraud can be a significant problem. Corporate directors are faced with increased risk of personal liability of fraudulent corporate actions. Companies and individuals encounter increased exposure to losses as the incidence of employee embezzlement, misrepresentations and fraud rises. Our expertise with fraud-related matters can be a source of peace of mind, and can assist you in taking steps to prevent, detect and deter fraud losses.
The Focus CPA Group, Inc, provides experience in the following risk areas:
- Fraud Investigations
- Quantification of thefts of cash from businesses in various industries
- Assistance in interviewing key personnel during an investigation
- Investigation of employee embezzlement
- Tracing of income and expenses relating to partnerships or other investments
- Analysis of losses in criminal matters
- Internal Control Reviews
- Assistance with the creation of corporate compliance programs
- Fraud Risk Assessments
- A detailed analysis of control systems in various companies to determine possible areas of fraud
- Implementation of fraud related controls
- Anti-Fraud Program Consulting
Commercial / Business Litigation
With our dedication to diligent research, our knowledge of the changing business environment, and our proven communication skills, we will provide you with the support you need. We can be a primary resource in all areas of commercial litigation, including:
- Breach Of Contract Cases
- Professional Malpractice
- Fraud
- Real Estate and Construction Disputes
- Business Interruption
- Bankruptcy
- Wrongful Termination
- Business Torts
- Partnership Dissolutions
- Calculation of Damages in §17200 Cases
- Calculation of Punitive Damages
Personal Damages
Allegations of medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful termination, or workplace or automobile accidents can bring together a mix of attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, claims managers, and insurance firms. In such situations, The Focus CPA Group, Inc works to provide fair evaluations of damages based on the evidence of the case. From the beginning of your case through settlement or trial, our accountants will provide valuable analyses and assistance in such areas as:
- Lost Earnings
- Mitigating Earnings or Income
- Medical Care Costs
- Personal Consumption
- Household Services
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Sexual Harassment
- Racial and Sexual Discrimination
- Gender Bias Cases
- Wrongful Termination