Richard from Cooper & Collins has completed his Masters in Forensic Accounting (2007) and has been engaged to provide forensic accounting evidence for business and equity valuations, commercial damage and loss claims and appearances in court proceedings The ability to act swiftly with decisive decision making capability is crucial.

Commercial
Forensic , Valuation and Litigation work covers a wide range of services. More often we are seeing complex commercial disputes requiring independent expert evidence to aid in the resolution of these matters. Sothertons works closely with referring Accountants, Lawyers and Barristers to support this process in the following areas:

  • Valuation of shares, businesses, and other equity
  • Investigations and asset tracing
  • Court appearances
  • Arbitration
  • Taxation advice on dispute settlements
  • Assessment of economic loss and damage under contract and the Trade Practices Act
  • Consequential loss claim for business interruption insurance claims
  • Commercial dispute resolution
  • Business studies including growth capability and working capital requirements