When Spouses Hide Small Business Income in Tennessee Divorce
When Tennessee divorce shifts from possibility to probability, some small business owners may attempt to skirt the truth about their income. There are many reasons why a person might attempt this, none of which are honest and all of which point toward gaining an unfair financial advantage over the other spouse. It’s All Part of […]
Read More»Proving Cash Income for Child Support and Alimony in Tennessee Divorce
Most Tennessee divorces include court orders for the payment of child support, for the award of alimony to a spouse, or for both. But how much support should be ordered? Although every case has unique circumstances and exceptions may exist, determining fair an appropriate family support requires proof of all spousal income. Other factors are […]
Read More»Family Lawyers Should Know Forensic Accountants’ Ethics and Standards
- At June 18, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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What family lawyers should know about forensic accountants’ ethics and standards to prepare for cross-examination in divorce cases. Experienced forensic accountants will tell you that some of the most devastating cross-examinations can be about ethics and standards. Accountants’ ethical guidelines and standards are rules created to protect the public and clients. For the accounting profession, […]
Read More»AICPA Rule 101: Independence Required of Forensic Accountants
- At June 17, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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The AICPA’s independence requirement for forensic accountants creates an opportunity for family lawyers to cross-examine inexperienced experts on tough potential conflicts of interest. AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct requires all CPA’s must be independent: ET Section 101 Independence Rule 101—Independence A member in public practice shall be independent in the performance of professional services as […]
Read More»How to Become a Forensic Accountant: What to Read First
- At April 24, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Forensic Accounting
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How to become a forensic accountant: what to read and research first. Miles Mason, Sr., JD, CPA advises CPAs thinking about a new career in forensic accounting. How to Become a Forensic Accountant | What to Read and Research First Forensic Accounting is cool. After having taught forensic accounting to judges, lawyers, and CPAs about forensic […]
Read More»Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF Writes Review of Forensic Accounting Deskbook
Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF Writes a Review of The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers. On her Fraud Files blog, Tracy Coenen wrote a review of Miles Mason’s The Forensic Accounting Deskbook. Thank you, Tracy. Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF is a forensic accountant and fraud examiner in Chicago and […]
Read More»How to Prove a Spouse is Hiding Income in Tennessee Divorce, Alimony, and Child Support Cases
- At March 11, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Forensic Accounting, Home
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Is your spouse hiding income? In Tennessee divorce cases, how much does your spouse earn? One of the first and most important steps can be using a forensic accountant to compare claimed income and documented income in Tennessee family law for divorces, alimony, and child support cases. Finding documented income is important. There are several […]
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