Financial Expert Witness Services
Oftentimes, discrepancies with the books — whether they’re intentional or not — go unnoticed until it’s time to sell a business. Perhaps the buyer feels misled, or the seller feels like the business is worth more. In some cases, the only way to settle these disputes is in court. That’s when a financial expert witness is brought in to offer an objective point of view.
Willard Michlin is a consulting and testifying financial services expert witness. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Business Broker (CBB) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with more than 40 years of experience in business sales across a range of industries, Willard knows how to dig deep into a company’s finances and paint a full and honest picture.
An Expert Witness Forensic Accountant Understands the Law
While any CPA can promise they know what to look for when they’re hired to resolve a financial dispute, not every CPA has the skill set of a forensic accountant. The benefit of hiring a forensic accountant is that they not only understand the finance side; they also understand the law.
Conducting due diligence for a business, regardless of its size, is no easy task. Throw on top of that navigating the United State’s legal system, and you’re looking at a very difficult job. That’s why it helps to already have experience working in a court of law.
Willard has that experience. He’s been an expert witness in cases all over the country, from where he’s based in California, all the way to Okemos, Michigan, both as a consultant and as a testifying witness in court. Willard has helped uncover instances of fraud, misrepresentation and forgery.
All of this is possible because of Willard’s extensive experience as a business broker, and his legal acumen ensures he’s always prepared for anything that comes up in court.
Comprehensive CPA Expert Witness Services
When you’re hiring a financial expert witness, you’re oftentimes only hiring a consultant — someone to offer a professional, outside perspective. But sometimes, you’ll need someone who has the knowledge, experience and confidence to speak in court as a testifying expert witness.
While it may not seem like a big deal, being able to show up in court and properly communicate an objective point of view on a business’s finances is a skill on its own. In these instances, you need someone who knows how to address attorneys and — more importantly — judges.
Willard has experience giving in-person testimonies. He knows judiciary protocols. He understands legal language, and he’s genuine and honest and will always present the facts.
Willard’s financial prowess, exemplary presentation and eloquent speaking skills make him the perfect financial expert witness for cases that require in-person testimony.
Learn more about Willard’s expert witness services and credentials. Or, contact Willard directly if you’d like to discuss your particular case in more detail.
