Foresic & Litigation Services
Billy Upchurch, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, is one of seven members in the firm and holds the Certified Financial Forensics credential issued by the AICPA. Billy has over 30 years of experience in public accounting.
Our firm is also a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Forensic Accountants Society of North America (FASNA). The Forensic Accountants Society of North America is a member-driven and self-governed network of independent certified public accounting firms. FASNA serves as an active resource center, providing training and support to our member firms in all facets of forensic accounting.
What does a forensic accountant do?
Forensic accountants utilize investigative accounting and auditing strategies to decipher and communicate financial information. They look beneath the surface numbers to determine and quantify the business reality and financial impact of the situation. The analysis is often a determining factor in litigation and settlement situations.
What are some common applications of a forensic accountant?
Forensic accountants are often retained in investigations involving business valuation, financial trends, quantifying loss, and fraud. Because of the broad range of applications, forensic accountants possess a well-rounded skill set combined with an inquisitive approach to financial histories. This enables forensic accountants to reveal a clear and relevant financial picture in complex situations.
CASEWORK EXPERIENCE
FASNA member casework includes, but is not limited to, cases involving:
• Inventory/property loss
• Employee dishonesty
• Business income loss
• Personal injury or wrongful death claims
• Truth in lending/truth in leasing
• Post judgment matters/calculations
• Loss of income/earnings
• Divorce and fidelity claims
• Business valuation
• Expert testimony
• Fraud
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
FASNA member experience includes, but is not limited to, cases involving:
• Auto dealerships and transportation
• Colleges and universities
• Construction, contracting, and engineering
• Financial/money management, trust, and estate
• Healthcare
• State and Indian tribal government
• Insurance claims
• Manufacturing
• Real estate
• Restaurant and hotel industries
• Retailing/wholesale
For more information about the Forensic and Litigation services we provide, e-mail Billy Upchurch.