Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting & Business Valuation Services in Memphis
Forensic & Valuation Service, PLC is a professional consulting firm with offices in Memphis and Knoxville, TN, specializing in forensic accounting, business valuation, and economic damage analysis since 2003. Our team of certified professionals provides expert witness testimony in federal and state courts across Tennessee and 20+ other jurisdictions. We focus on complex financial matters including divorce analytics, fraud investigations, and economic damages for personal injury and wrongful death cases.With expertise in business valuation for mergers, acquisitions, and litigation, we serve clients in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Little Rock, Jackson, and Lexington. Our services combine rigorous financial analysis with courtroom-ready expertise, supporting attorneys, accountants, and legal professionals in resolving high-stakes disputes.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuation
Divorce Analytics
Fraud Investigations
Economic Damages
Expert Witness Testimony
Forensic Economics
Asset Tracing
Loss of Earning Capacity
Commercial Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting and business valuation.
- Our team includes CPA, ABV, CFF, and CVA certified professionals.
- We provide expert witness testimony in 61+ federal and state courtrooms.
- Our services cover seven states including Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
- We offer specialized analysis for divorce, fraud, and economic damage cases.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services investigate financial discrepancies, fraud, and embezzlement through detailed analysis of records. We specialize in cash diversion, accounts receivable lapping, inventory thefts, and payroll fraud investigations. Our certified professionals provide court-ready reports and expert testimony for litigation support.
Business Valuation
We determine business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, divorce settlements, and litigation. Our analysis includes non-controlling interests, share-based compensation, and intellectual property assessments. Certified Valuation Analysts apply industry-specific methodologies to deliver accurate, defensible valuations for closely-held companies across multiple sectors.
Economic Damages
Our forensic economics team quantifies economic damages for personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial disputes. We calculate loss of earning capacity, fringe benefits, household services, and medical costs using statistical models and life care plans. Results are presented as present-value lump sums for legal proceedings.
Fraud Investigations
We conduct comprehensive fraud investigations covering accounts payable vendor frauds, phantom employees, payroll tax embezzlement, and contract fraud. Our approach combines data analysis, interviews, and control assessments to identify fraud schemes and quantify financial impact for recovery and prosecution.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our certified experts provide courtroom testimony in federal and state courts across six states. With experience in 61+ courtrooms, we deliver clear, technically sound explanations of complex financial matters for business disputes, divorce cases, and economic damage claims.
People
Robert Vance
Owner
Certified Forensic CPA and Business Valuation Analyst with expertise in financial forensics, divorce analytics, and expert testimony. Holds CPA, ABV, CFF, and CVA certifications. Testifies in federal and state courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Michael J. Pascal
Associate and Senior Analyst
Juris Doctorate attorney with Certified Valuation Analyst credentials. Specializes in legal aspects of business valuation and forensic economics. Provides analytical support for complex financial litigation cases.
Questions
What is forensic accounting?
Forensic accounting investigates financial discrepancies and fraud through detailed record analysis, supporting legal proceedings with expert testimony and court-ready reports.
How do you calculate business valuation?
We use certified methodologies to assess company worth for litigation, mergers, or divorce, considering assets, market position, and financial performance.
What economic damages do you analyze?
We quantify losses for personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial disputes, including earning capacity, medical costs, and household service impacts.
Do you provide expert testimony?
Yes, our certified experts testify in federal and state courts across six states, explaining complex financial matters clearly for litigation.
What fraud investigations do you handle?
We investigate payroll fraud, vendor schemes, inventory thefts, and financial statement manipulation, providing evidence for recovery and prosecution.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate from Memphis and Knoxville, TN, serving Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Birmingham, Little Rock, Jackson, Lexington, and other regions upon request.
