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Larry Goldsmith, J.D., C.P.A., M.A.F.F., will speak on the subject of Financial Discovery at the Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Financial discovery, including careful study of tax returns, is an important part of the process for uncovering useful information in legal proceedings involving divorce or other litigation matters. Larry […]
December 21, 2016
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by Larry Goldsmith, CPA, JD, CFF, MAFF Last week, I reviewed a new client’s IRS transcript. The client apparently filed his individual income tax returns late and wanted to file bankruptcy to discharge his 1040 tax obligations. I subsequently learned that the IRS filed substitute individual income tax returns on the client’s behalf and issued […]
February 12, 2016
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Larry Goldsmith, CJBS, moderates this dynamic conversation about women and finance. Thursday, September 11th at The East Bank Club, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Moderator:  Larry G. Goldsmith, C.P.A., J.D., C.F.F., and M.A.F.F. Panelists are dynamic, experienced professionals who are passionate about empowering women to take control of their financial future. Julie Murphy Casserly, CLU, ChFC, […]
September 9, 2014
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by Larry Goldsmith, CPA, JD, CFF, MAFF I want to share three quick stories where ethical considerations were considered when accepting or continuing engagements. Case #1:  A Partnership Dispute, or, The Devil and Larry Goldsmith The Forensic Accounting portion of my business was uncharacteristically slow. Cases had been settled, and depositions and trials were delayed […]
August 12, 2014
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by Larry Goldsmith, C.P.A., J.D., C.F.F., M.A.F.F. The court room drama has ended, yet too often the newly divorced fail to separate financially from their ex.  Failure to separate yourself and the ex’s credit cards, bank accounts and your financial plans may have undesired consequences. Now that your divorce is finished, please consider the following […]
June 11, 2014
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