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John Lawler (Petitioner) Versus Carol Lawler (Respondent) Forensic Accountants’ Positions and Ruling by the Court Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA In the previous newsletter, I discussed the stipulations agreed upon by the parties for this trial, as well as a brief mention of the positions the forensic accountants would need…
Ron’s Corner In issue 68 of Forensic Accounting Today, I briefly discussed a case involving reasonable compensation in which I prevailed. This was a complex case involving the purchase of several accounting practices by Petitioner both before and after the couple’s date of separation. I have decided to devote this and at least one following…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Industry-Specific Databases The specific databases I have subscribed to for several years are surveys of attorneys, physicians, and accountants. Although some accountants may not obtain these surveys due to their cost, I subscribe because each provides a wealth of information that enables me to more accurately…
By Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA I always inform judges, attorneys and clients that business valuation is not an exact science. Two of those areas that require some subjectivity when valuing a business are the determination of reason- able compensation and the risk associated with the business. The means by which to…
Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Yes, California is a no-fault state. However, no fault relates only to grounds for the termination of a marriage. Financial fault, on the other hand, has no limits. It can lie in the past, present or future. In fact, it seems that as time passes…
Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Yes, California is a no-fault state. However, no fault relates only to grounds for the termination of a marriage. Financial fault, on the other hand, has no limits. It can lie in the past, present or future. In fact, it seems that as time passes…
Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA Yes, of course, California is a no-fault state. However, no fault relates only to grounds for the termination of a marriage. Financial fault, on the other hand, has no limits. It can lie in the past, present or future. In fact, it seems that as…
Part 2 In part one, I provided the background of the appeal case of Dorothy (“DeeDee”) and Joseph (“Joe”) Ciprari that dealt with the most contested portion of the case, the tracing issue. On appeal, DeeDee attacked the detailed tracing analysis performed by me, on which the trial court relied. Here in part two, I…
In re the Marriage of Dorothy and Joseph CiprariCourt of Appeal Decision Related to Forensic Accounting Part 1 Dorothy (“DeeDee”) and Joseph (“Joe”) fixed their date of separation as August 13, 2010, the date DeeDee commenced the marital dissolution proceeding. The marriage terminated pursuant to a judgment entered March 18, 2016, which attached the court’s…
Approximately three years after their marriage, Dawnel and Frank Bonvino purchased a family home in Westlake Village with a down payment from husband’s resources and the proceeds from a loan in his name. The property was purchased in 1996. Title to the home was taken in Frank’s name as sole and separate property. Approximately 15…