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Financial Forensics

We are not traditional CPAs... we specialize in forensic accounting and business transitions.

Accountant in Lake Oswego, OR (show on map)

Boutique forensic accounting and business transitions firm in Lake Oswego, OR, specializing in business valuation, expert witness, and transitional business services.

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About

Financial Forensics is a boutique forensic accounting practice based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, founded by Darrell D. Dorrell, CPA.

The firm specializes in forensic accounting and business transitions rather than traditional CPA services. It offers three core service lines: Business Valuation, Expert Witness, and Transitional Business. The firm's principals include Darrell D. Dorrell and Gregory A. Gadawski, both of whom are Certified Public Accountants with extensive forensic accounting, fraud investigation, and litigation consulting experience. The firm has published over 85 articles, co-authored the book 'Financial Forensics Body of Knowledge,' and developed the Forensic Accounting/Investigation Methodology (FA/IM). It has served as expert witness in over 500 matters and has provided training to the FBI, USDOJ, SEC, and numerous state and national professional organizations.

Not traditional CPAs - specialize in forensic accounting and business transitions
Developed the proprietary Forensic Accounting/Investigation Methodology (FA/IM)
Boutique practice with deep expertise in complex fraud investigations and litigation
Principals have served as expert witness in 500+ matters with 1,000+ additional assignments
Published over 85 articles and co-authored a book on financial forensics
Has trained the FBI, USDOJ, SEC, and numerous state CPA societies

Services

Business Valuation

Execute a wide range of increasingly comprehensive analysis supporting conclusions in accordance with client needs. Recommends beginning with entry-level calculations and refining as needs become more defined.

Expert Witness

Highly skilled at developing and delivering damages calculations as required by statute and/or court cases. Approach pivots upon delivery to the trier(s) of fact and is tailored to available data and documents.

Transitional Business

Guide companies through difficult business transitions including ownership succession, declining profit, loss of key people, and lack of cash necessary for growth. Emphasizes training of client personnel.

Credentials & Certifications

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation)
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst)
CIRA (Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor)
ASA (American Society of Appraisers)
CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Financial Forensics offer? +

Business Valuation, Expert Witness, and Transitional Business services.

What is Financial Forensics' approach to business valuation? +

They recommend beginning with entry-level calculations and then refining and expanding the supporting calculations and reporting narrative as client needs become more defined.

What technical methods does Financial Forensics use for expert witness work? +

Full and false inclusion, attribute testing, ratio extrapolation, and related methods necessary in forensic accounting matters.

What is the Forensic Accounting/Investigation Methodology (FA/IM)? +

It was developed by Darrell D. Dorrell and is the firm's proprietary methodology for forensic accounting and investigation.

Where is Financial Forensics located? +

15875 Boones Ferry Road, #1205, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

What industries does Financial Forensics serve? +

Professional service organizations, brokerages, financial services, construction, retail, timber, utilities, municipalities, not-for-profits, manufacturing, and others.

What credentials do the principals hold? +

Darrell Dorrell holds CPA, ABV, MBA, ASA, CMA, and CFF credentials. Gregory Gadawski holds CPA, ABV, CVA, CFE, and CIRA credentials.

Has Financial Forensics published any books? +

Yes, co-authored 'Financial Forensics Body of Knowledge' (ISBN-13: 978-0470880852) published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. in 2012.

Contact Financial Forensics

Financial Forensics
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Call (503) 636-7999

Location

Location of Financial Forensics, 5285 Meadows Rd #340, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 · View on Google Maps

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