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CJ Pulcine, CPA/CFF
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Gary Moll, CPA, ASA
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Henry Rinder, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CGMA
Member of the Firm -
Monica Kaden, MBA, ASA, ABV, CHFP
Forensic and Valuation Services Managing Director -
Scott Steadman, ASA, CFE
Forensic and Valuation Services Director
EXPERIENCED SUPPORT,
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Smolin’s Forensic and Valuation Services team provides forensic accounting and business valuation services for attorneys, businesses, fiduciaries, and individuals. We have clients nationally but maintain offices in New Jersey (NJ) and Florida (FL). We deliver litigation support, fraud and financial investigations, matrimonial forensics, economic damages and lost profits analysis, and defensible valuations. Our credentialed professionals (CFF, CFE, ASA, CVA, ABV) provide clear, well-documented analyses for complex financial matters involving disputes, compliance, and tax planning.
PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS:
NEW JERSEY (NJ) & FLORIDA (FL)
We are a regional firm but we have supported clients in many states. We primarily support matters throughout New Jersey and Florida as this is where we maintain offices. Our team can work on-site or remotely and primarily support counsel and clients in the New York–New Jersey area and across Florida.
Forensic and Valuation Services We Provide:
- Litigation Support: Performing forensic accounting analyses, expert reports, and expert witness testimony for shareholder disputes, matrimonial litigation, commercial litigation, and estate and trust matters.
- Fraud & Financial Investigations: Conducting forensic investigations into embezzlement, asset misappropriation, financial statement fraud, and tax fraud.
- Economic Damages & Lost Profits: Calculating lost profits, business interruption damages, and economic losses in commercial disputes and insurance claims.
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes: Analyzing financial records to assess ownership interests, distributions, compensation, and allegations of financial misconduct.
- Matrimonial Forensics: Determining income for support, identifying undisclosed assets, analyzing lifestyle and spending patterns, and evaluating marital financial issues.
- Asset Tracing & Forensic Analysis: Tracing funds, reconstructing financial activity, and identifying hidden, diverted, or misappropriated assets.
- Financial Reporting Irregularities: Investigating accounting discrepancies, improper financial reporting, and compliance issues involving GAAP and other standards.
- Estate & Trust Forensics: Examining fiduciary conduct, reconstructing historical transactions, and evaluating claims of mismanagement or improper distributions.
- Business Valuation Services: Performing defensible, well-documented valuations for:
- Shareholder disputes and matrimonial litigation
- Estate and gift tax valuations
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Reduced-scope valuations for management planning
- Estate and trust controversies
- Tax planning support, including fair market value assessments and tax-efficient transfer strategies
learn more about our forensic and valuation services.
business valuation
We assist our clients with their business valuation needs for estate and gift purposes, matrimonial litigation, shareholder disputes, estate litigation, and mergers & acquisitions.
damage analysis
Our team will quantify and assess financial losses or damages incurred by individuals, businesses, or organizations due to various events such as fraud, contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, negligence, or other wrongful actions.
data analysis
Data analysis plays a crucial role in our work by enabling us to efficiently sift through large volumes of financial data, identify patterns and anomalies, and provide valuable insights for investigative purposes.
estate litigation
Our team brings specialized financial expertise and investigative skills to estate litigation cases, helping to resolve disputes, ensure the proper administration of estates, and protect the interests of beneficiaries.
expert testimony
Members of our team are able to serve as vital resources in legal proceedings by offering expert opinions, analyzing financial evidence, quantifying damages, and providing clarity on complex financial matters. Our team’s expertise contributes to the integrity and fairness of the judicial process.
forensic accounting services
Forensic accounting services encompass a range of specialized financial and investigative services aimed at uncovering, analyzing, and interpreting financial information for legal or regulatory purposes.
Fraud Detection & financial investigations
Fraud detection and financial investigations are essential components of forensic accounting, aimed at uncovering and addressing fraudulent activities to protect the integrity of organizations and financial systems.
litigation support
Our litigation support services play a crucial role in helping attorneys and their clients effectively manage and resolve legal disputes by leveraging specialized financial expertise, analysis, and expert testimony.
matrimonial dissolution
Our team is vital to marital dissolution cases by providing financial expertise, analysis, and expert testimony to help parties navigate the complex financial aspects of divorce and achieve equitable outcomes in asset division, support arrangements, and other financial matters.
shareholder disputes
We help resolve shareholder disputes by providing objective financial analysis, expert opinions, and litigation support services to assist parties in reaching fair and equitable resolutions while upholding the integrity of corporate governance and shareholder rights.
Forensic Accounting & Business Valuation FAQs
Where do you serve clients, and can you work remotely?
Yes. We support forensic accounting, litigation support, fraud investigations, and business valuation engagements for clients anywhere in the US, but we focus on New Jersey and Florida where we have offices. We can work remotely, on-site, or in a hybrid approach depending on the needs of the engagement.
Can you help us identify potential financial fraud or irregularities within our organization?
Yes. Our forensic accountants identify fraud indicators, test transactions, and evaluate internal controls to help uncover embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and financial statement irregularities.
What evidence will you gather, and how will you present your findings?
We gather accounting records, bank activity, supporting documents, and third-party data, then summarize results in clear workpapers, visual analyses, and defensible expert reports suitable for litigation support and testimony.
What are the tax implications of dividing our assets?
We work with you and your legal and tax advisors to evaluate tax basis, capital gains exposure, and valuation considerations so asset division decisions reflect both fair value and potential tax impact.
Can you help us uncover hidden income or assets?
Yes. Through asset tracing and forensic analysis, we can reconstruct cash flow, identify undisclosed accounts, review business records, and trace funds to help locate diverted or concealed assets.
What is my business worth if I want to sell?
We provide business valuation services and fair market value assessments to support exit planning, potential sale negotiations, and strategic decision-making.
What is the value of an equity interest in my business that I want to gift?
We perform estate and gift tax valuations of business interests, supported by market-based analyses and documentation aligned to valuation standards.
Can you help with estate tax return valuations for a deceased family member?
Yes. We assist with valuation support for estate and gift purposes and provide analyses that can be used in estate administration, estate litigation, and related tax planning.
Stay Ahead.
Let’s connect. Our Forensic and Valuation Services team stands ready to assist you in matters involving litigation. Whether it’s uncovering financial misconduct and providing evidence for legal proceedings or determining the economic value of assets or businesses for various purposes, we can help by providing expert litigation support.
WE’RE READY TO HELP YOU WIN YOUR CASE.
At Smolin, we understand forensic and valuation services. We have decades of experience working on behalf of clients to resolve complex legal matters. Reach out to Smolin today and let’s pave the path of your financial success together.
