Fraud | Forensic | Litigation Services
Fraud threatens every organization. Our professionals can help protect businesses, investigate issues, and analyze data.
The Fraud, Forensic & Litigation services team at EFA provide a comprehensive range of forensic accounting and business valuations services to assist attorneys and business owners in understanding complex financial matters. Some of our services include:
- Evaluation of internal controls to detect fraud, embezzlement or misappropriation of funds
- Examination of abuses by corporate officers or employees to detect hidden or undervalued assets, diverted or unreported income, and inappropriate expense allocations
- Probate cases involving family disputes requiring forensic accounting; support to attorneys involved in mediation, negotiations and settlements
- Attorney’s trust account investigation and defense
- Due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions
- Issue formal valuation opinion
- Perform valuation computation
- Estate, gift, and income taxes
- Fair value reporting under U.S and International Accounting Standards
- Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
- Purchase price allocation
At EFA, we look beyond the numbers and address the business reality of the situation.
Why Choose Us
- Industry expertise in construction and real estate accounting
- Foundation of trust and loyalty to help your team grow
- Communication to streamline all processes and procedures
- A dedicated team with expertise spanning four decades
What Clients Say
“Meeting you and observing your ability to immediately see what can be is impressive.”
“Not only is Emilio knowledgeable in construction accounting, he offers his clients sound business advice and has been instrumental in their success.”
“I have never met a CPA who has better feel for the surety industry, who better understands the intricacies of contract accounting, and who can better serve and represent the interests of his client to the mutual benefit of all outside parties like Emilio Alvarez.”
“Over the years I have worked with Emilio I have come to respect him as one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated specialists in construction accounting. The surety companies have come to know and respect the work that he does.”
“I have been in the surety business for 56 years and I consider Emilio Alvarez one of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in construction accounting. In addition, when there is a problem or crisis, Emilio is always there to resolve it or assist in reaching a satisfactory solution.”