Frequently Asked Questions

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• What is a Forensic accountant?

• Why Use a Forensic Accountant?

• Why Hire a Forensic Accountant?

• When can Forensic Accountants Be Useful in Assisting in the Evaluation of personal Property disputes?

• Why Hire Hutton, Kruse & Fink to perform Analysis?

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What is a forensic accountant?

• A trained individual whose work it is to inspect, keep or adjust accounts
• Specializing in the application of scientific knowledge to legal matters

Why Use a Forensic Accountant?

• Can quickly digest the facts of a complicated financial case
• Knows the key accounting documents that should be available
• Ensure the timely production of the available documents
• Professional, independent, and efficient review, analysis and opinions

Why Hire a Forensic Accountant?

• Can quickly digest the facts of the dispute
• Can conduct interviews relating to the facts of the dispute
• Can interview the claimant relating to his/her personal/business finances
• Knows the key financial documents that should be available
• Can provide guidance and questions for recorded interviews and/or testimony
• Create an atmosphere of competency regarding personal/business finances.
• Professional, Independent, Efficient Review, Analysis and Opinions
• Show Good Faith

When can Forensic Accountants Be Useful in Assisting in the Evaluation of personal Property disputes?

• Where there is a question regarding the ability to purchase items in question.
• Where there is an inventory theft.
• When there may be a financial motive relating to a set fire at a location.
• Where there are questions regarding the financial health of an individual or business.

 Why Hire Hutton, Kruse & Fink to perform Analysis?

• Experience
• Timely
• Efficient
• Professional
• Independent