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 […]
Forensic Accounting
by Larry Goldsmith, CPA, JD, CFF, MAFF I just hung up the telephone with a tire kicker — someone who is shopping for a financial forensic expert to use their expertise to confirm or deny the existence of damages. And, like all tire kickers, this person intends to make their decision primarily based on price; […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Larry Goldsmith, JD, CPA, MAFF, and Julieann Chaet, CPA, MAFF So much is always happening in each of our own lives. We have our kids, our parents, our friends, our jobs. We have the maintenance of our homes, our cars, and even ourselves, if we allow that. The Forensics Team at CJBS can be broken […]