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Business Valuation vs Entity Valuation
Insight Business Valuation vs Entity Valuation
In many legal disputes where a business is involved, the value of the business is integral to the outcome of the dispute. But is it the value of the business that is required, or the value of the entity which operates the business?
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 2 min read | 20 Oct 2022
Instructing an Accounting Expert
Insight Instructing an Accounting Expert
When issuing your instructions to an accounting expert, the correct wording of the instructions is very important.
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 2 min read | 14 Oct 2022
Valuing an ‘oppressed’ shareholder(s) interest
Lessons from the Courtroom Valuing an ‘oppressed’ shareholder(s) interest
Across the country, we are seeing a growing trend for shareholder oppression proceedings due to mechanism being used to expediate a deal between disputing shareholders. But how do you value a minority interest held by a shareholder when they have instigated such proceedings? We look at a recent judgment which provides further clarification for valuers in these growing scenarios.
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 4 min read | 13 Sep 2022
An Expert’s Reliance on Assumptions
LESSONS FROM THE COURTROOM An Expert’s Reliance on Assumptions
In most cases, some level of assumptions have to be made when developing an expert witness or forensic accounting report. But there are some rules around what assumptions the Courts will accept as part of your findings. From instructed assumptions and assumptions made by the expert and testing their reliability, we explore assumptions in the context of your Expert Witness reports.
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 4 min read | 02 Sep 2022
Reliance on Third Party Information
Lessons from the Courtroom Reliance on Third Party Information
The use of third party information is a reality of building an expert witness report. Compiling our areas of expertise with that of others can elevate findings and create a well-rounded, comprehensive report. But not all sources of information are created equal – and the Courts have strict requirements for what third party information is acceptable and what isn’t. In this article we look at the growing trend for an expert’s reliance on third party sources and the perception by the Court.
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 11 min read | 30 Aug 2022
Should my SME use forensic accounting services in a compulsory land acquisition?
Insight Should my SME use forensic accounting services in a compulsory land acquisition?
If your SME is facing a compulsory land acquisition, a forensic accountant may be able to help with strategic advice and specialist analysis
Thomas Caldow
Thomas Caldow
| 3 min read | 07 Jun 2022
Forensic accounting and deceased estates
Insight Forensic accounting and deceased estates
Deceased estates are often a complex situation to navigate, especially when the death of the individual was unexpected, leaving behind issues which can lead to spouses, siblings, extended family, friends and business partners entering into a dispute over the assets to be distributed.
Thomas Caldow
Darryn Hockley
| 9 min read | 03 Jun 2022