Family Law

Family law cases can involve unique complex and complicated financial issues. Our professionals are knowledgeable about pertinent case law and code sections. Principals of our firm are frequently named as “Special Masters” or the “court’s expert” to resolve financial issues. The Kaseno CPA Firm, APC works quickly and efficiently to provide fair evaluations of income, professional financial analysis and expert testimony which includes:

• Business valuation
• Analysis of income available for support
• Complex tracings of separate and community property, bank accounts and assets
• Calculations of Moore/ Marsden/Bono interests in the family residence
• Analysis of underlying records to determine “real income” of a business
• Characterization of stock option income and interests
• Financial analysis of complex, high income cases encompassing numerous entities
• Detailed analysis of marital standard of living
• Quantification of living expenses relating to children
• Reconstructing incomplete or inaccessible records
• Analysis of Pereira/Van Camp allocation issues

Our professionals have extensive experience in family mediation and arbitration.

Business Valuation

The Kaseno CPA Firm, APC provides a full range of professional business valuation services. Our team of business valuation experts has obtained credentials in the field of business valuation, which provides confidence that our professionals have the competence and experience to complete professional business valuations. The Firm’s professionals have extensive experience completing business valuations in a number of industries and defending our reports in the litigation arena. We take pride in presenting our conclusions in a simple understandable format that can be easily understood by the users of our reports. Our firm can provide business valuation services for a variety of purposes that include the following:

• Marital Dissolution
• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Charitable Contributions
• Damages for Disruption of a Business
• Partner Disputes and Split-Ups
• Estate and Gift Taxes
• Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)
• Dissenting Shareholder Actions

Fraud Investigation / Prevention

The risk of financial loss due to fraud can be a significant problem. Corporate directors are faced with increased risk of personal liability of fraudulent corporate actions. Companies and individuals encounter increased exposure to losses as the incidence of employee embezzlement, misrepresentations and fraud rises. Our experience with fraud-related matters can be a source of peace of mind, and can assist you in taking steps to prevent, detect and deter fraud losses.

The Kaseno CPA Firm, APC provides experience in the following risk areas:

• Fraud Investigations
• Quantification of thefts of cash from businesses in various industries
• Assistance in interviewing key personnel during an investigation
• Investigation of employee embezzlement
• Tracing of income and expenses relating to partnerships or other investments
• Analysis of losses in criminal matters


• Internal Control Reviews
  • Assistance with the creation of corporate compliance programs


• Fraud Risk Assessments
• A detailed analysis of control systems in various companies to determine possible areas of fraud
• Implementation of fraud related controls

• Anti-Fraud Program Consulting

• Employee Education and Training Programs

Commercial / Business Litigation

With our dedication to diligent research, our knowledge of the changing business environment, and our proven communication skills, we will provide you with the support you need. We can be a primary resource in all areas of commercial litigation, including:

• Breach Of Contract Cases
• Professional Malpractice
• Fraud
• Real Estate and Construction Disputes
• Business Interruption
• Antitrust Litigation
• Bankruptcy
• Wrongful Termination
• Business Torts
• Partnership Dissolutions
• Calculation of Damages in §17200 Cases
• Calculation of Punitive Damages

Construction Disputes

Construction projects can involve multiple entities in a complex sequence of interdependent events and transactions. When disputes arise, it is critical to involve professionals with construction industry experience and an understanding of the dispute resolution process. We are familiar with the pricing and presentation of complex issues, including disruption and delay claims in various dispute forums.

Personal Damages

Allegations of medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful termination, or workplace or automobile accidents can bring together a mix of attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, claims managers, and insurance firms. In such situations, The Kaseno CPA Firm, APC works to provide fair evaluations of damages based on the evidence of the case. From the beginning of your case through settlement or trial, our accountants will provide valuable analyses and assistance in such areas as:

• Lost Earnings
• Mitigating Earnings or Income
• Medical Care Costs
• Personal Consumption
• Household Services
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
• Sexual Harassment
• Racial and Sexual Discrimination
• Gender Bias Cases
• Wrongful Termination