Marshall & Stevens provides essential independent forensic accounting investigations in cases of potential fraud.
Fraud investigations continue to grow, in size and complexity, due to increases in the quantity and quality of data, the global economy, ease of access to international banking systems, and increasingly sophisticated schemes. It is more important than ever for any business or organization that suspects fraud engage with independent investigative teams who have the right experience and are on the forefront of fraud investigation tools and techniques in suspected cases of fraud.
Marshall & Stevens provides premier, well-rounded, and thorough financial and litigation support services to our clients because our experts are trained and experienced in both financial analysis and courtroom proceedings.
Our fraud assignments are led by senior specialists who have earned their CPA. In addition, we have professionals who are credentialed through one or more distinguished professional organizations, including, business, asset and real estate valuations (ABV, ASA, MAI, and MRICS), CFE, CDBV, CFA, CFF, and CIRA.
- Our fraud and forensic accounting services include:
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Expert Testimony and Litigation Support
- Cash and Asset Tracing
- Asset Recovery and Redistribution
- Receivership or Accountants to Receivers
- Due Dilligence
- Internal Controls and Prevention
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Interruption
- Shareholder Disputes
- Divorce Disputes
Our team of professionals have specialized experience in Ponzi Schemes, Embezzlement, Money Laundering, and Financial Statement Fraud.
Please see the affiliated webpages and services sheets listed to the right or contact our experts listed below for more information about any of these matters.
How Marshall & Stevens can help with Fraud and Forensic Accounting Services
Our Forensic Accounting team collaborates with our internal multi-disciplinary professionals to provide the value analyses and fresh independent opinions to fiduciaries, financing sources and investors for public and private company transactions.
Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Restructuring Services
Investigative accounting, business and asset valuations, financial consulting, and expert witness testimony are the tools Marshall & Stevens brings to distressed entities looking for a fresh start.
Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness Services
Our experienced professionals provide forensic accounting, damages calculations, divorce services, litigation support and expert witness testimony.
Divorce Services
We understand that state law dictates much of what is expected in divorce disputes. Our team of forensic accountants, fraud examiners, and valuation experts are trusted and experienced leaders in cases of divorce.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Marshall & Stevens has staff that serve as receivers and who perform investigative/forensic accounting services. We also assist with bankruptcy and restructuring as may be required.
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Marshall & Stevens provides valuation, solvency/insolvency opinions, and other consulting services to assist with bankruptcy, restructuring and recapitalization transactions.
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Marshall & Stevens values companies and assets around the world. Our staff travels as necessary to conduct site inspections, management interviews and perform other due diligence.
The Marshall & Stevens Difference
Marshall & Stevens provides Fairness and Solvency Opinions, valuation analyses, investigative accounting, and expert witness services to assist public and private clients with their important transactions and litigation matters.
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Fraud and Forensic Accounting Services Contacts at Marshall & Stevens
David Bateman serves as receiver, and specializes in forensic investigations, damages calculations, and valuations for disputes.
Background
Matt Connors is a Managing Director with Rocky Mountain Advisory, LLC, a Marshall & Stevens company. He works primarily in disputes, valuation, and fraud investigations.
His expertise includes expert witness services in complex commercial litigation disputes and valuing equity securities in and outside of litigation disputes.
Mr. Connors has testified in Federal and state courts multiple times. He is an expert in calculating economic damages, business valuation, intellectual property valuation, intangible asset valuation and damages related to such intangible assets. He has extensive expertise in preparing and rebutting expert opinions in the above areas.
Mr. Connors’ practice also includes valuation of intangible assets, intellectual property, and goodwill for purposes of post-transaction financial reporting.
Mr. Connors has extensive experience investigating fraud schemes of various types. He has spent significant time investigating alleged fraud schemes including Ponzi schemes, misappropriation of assets, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, and evaluating business solvency.
Professional Highlights
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- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Rocky Mountain Advisory, LLC
Managing Director, 2010-present - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Forensic Services, 2002-2010 - Symphony Homes
2007 - Call & Hartle, LLC
Tax Preparation and Financial Statement Preparation, 2002
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Background
John Curtis is a Managing Director with Rocky Mountain Advisory, LLC, a Marshall & Stevens company. He works primarily in bankruptcy and restructuring services.
Mr. Curtis has more than twenty years of experience in performing investigative accounting work, bankruptcy and restructuring case work, troubled company workouts, lost profits and economic damages analyses, business valuations and fraud examinations.
In cases of fraud, Mr. Curtis has provided forensic accounting investigation, expert testimony, cash flow analysis, accounting for property operations and sales and analysis of alter ego issues related to substantive consolidation and other issues.
Mr. Curtis has testified many times in state and Federal courts and has served as a court-appointed receiver and fiduciary.
Professional Highlights
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- Member, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Member, Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors
- Rocky Mountain Advisory, LLC
Managing Director, 2010-present - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Manager, Advisory Services, 1998-2010
- Spanish: speaks and reads fluently.
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Bankruptcy, Reorganizations, and Restructuring Consulting
Property Tax Reporting and Disputes
