The Forensic Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and Analysis for Family Lawyers is published by the American Bar Association
Released on: October 24, 2011, 5:26 pm
Author:
Sharon Mason
Industry:
Law
The American Bar Association has published The Forensic
Accounting Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Financial Investigation and
Analysis for Family Lawyers. Authored by Memphis divorce attorney,
Miles Mason, Sr., JD, CPA, The Forensic Accounting Deskbook is an
easy-to-follow introduction to the world of forensic accounting and
managing divorce litigation involving complex assets. Written
primarily for family lawyers, forensic accountants and individuals
going through divorce can also learn how to recognize when an opposing
spouse might be manipulating financial records and sharing misleading
disclosures. It may be purchased over the Internet from the ABA’s
store, or see www.ForensicAccountingDeskbook.com for a quick hyperlink.
Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA, practices family law exclusively in Memphis, Tennessee
with his firm, Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC. He has presented many seminars at
national and regional conferences on forensic accounting, business valuation, and
divorce on topics including discovering hidden assets, reviewing financial
statements and tax returns, and complex litigation. Mr. Mason is a member of the
American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations’ Family Law Sections, American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and Tennessee Society of CPA’s.
He serves the ABA Family Law Section as Liaison to the AICPA and is past chair of
the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section. Please see www.MemphisDivorce.com for more information.
Randall M. Kessler, Atlanta divorce lawyer and Chair of the American Bar Association
Family Law Section, says in his Foreword: “From the beginning of the book all the
way through to the very end, Miles makes it easy to understand the often complex
subject matter he discusses, while at the same time making you aware of how much
more there is to know. He then feeds it to you like spoon-feeding a baby. From the
basic concepts and practical sample deposition questions to forensic accounting
methodology and techniques, this book is a must-have for any practitioner of family
law who handles cases involving contentious financial issues—and who doesn’t?”
In divorce, the opposing spouse’s submission of false financial information can
adversely affect a person’s property division, child support, and alimony.
Financial documents and accounting concepts are at the core of all asset
identification, classification, and valuation, as well as income determination.
The Forensic Accounting Deskbook connects the dots and fills gaps among the
interrelated topics of written discovery, depositions, schemes to defraud,
manipulation of company books, expert witness reports, forensic accounting
methodology and techniques, financial statements, tax returns, stock options,
pensions, and trial testimony.
Forensic accountants will benefit from reading The Forensic Accounting Deskbook by
adding depth of knowledge to why their services are needed, the procedural rules and
discovery opportunities involved with their work, and how to better sell their
services. The book informs family lawyers about the mechanics and details of direct
and cross examination, professional standards, and ethics. These are all topics
forensic accountants should know cold, but many don’t. Included in the book are
several sections of detailed sample questions and answers for the aspects of
deposition and trial testimony that are common to many types of forensic accounting
engagements.
Individuals going through divorce may also find The Forensic Accounting Deskbook
helpful because the book is written for lawyers who do not have expertise in finance
and accounting. The book’s central focus explains the roles performed by family
lawyers and forensic accounting experts in litigation, as well as the process of
litigating a divorce involving complex financial issues. A higher level of
understanding of the financial aspects of divorce can only lead to making better
decisions.
Contact Details: 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 3200, Memphis, TN 38137
901-683-1850, ext. 208
901-683-1963
smason@mmflg.com
www.MemphisDivorce.com
www.ForensicAccountingDeskbook.com
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