Forensic Investigations
- Utilizing knowledge and insight of both financial and accounting matters as well as criminal and unethical patterns of abuse, the professionals of FTM Advisors are able to efficiently gather facts, analyze the issues, and prepare reports and presentations that stand up to scrutiny.
- We investigate allegations of fraud in relationships between franchisors and franchisees, buyers and sellers and among business partners or employees, including:
- Hidden or misappropriated assets
- Employee theft and embezzlement
- Misreporting in contracts
- Whistle-blower allegations
- Reconstructing financial record-keeping systems
- Other white-collar investigations to maximize recovery
- Provide guidance for improving policies and internal controls in line with best practices in corporate governance.
Dispute
Analysis
- When disputes arise, the professionals at FTM Advisors follow proven methodologies and develop economic models to address the financial impact of complex disputes.
- Drawing upon our experience and expertise, we prepare calculations in areas including:
- Contractual damage claims
- Analysis of financial agreements
- Shareholder disputers
- Dissenting shareholder actions
- Partnership dissolution
- Corporate and personal claims for lost earnings
- Class action damage calculations
- Objective and thorough assessment of damage claims prepared by opposing experts.
Litigation Advisory
- When business disputes result in litigation, FTM Advisors assists your team with the following:
- Early assessment of potential damages.
- Identify relevant discovery issues.
- Assist Counsel's preparation for the deposition and cross-examination of opposing experts.
- Deliver clear and concise explanation of expert opinions and analysis.