July 29, 2019 | Daily Business Review
'Daubert' Rules in Florida—The Effect on Financial ExpertsExpert witness testimony can make or break a case. But, what are the rules governing whether an expert is allowed to testify? For many years, Florida has vacillated on which standard applies to experts. However, the Florida Supreme Court adopted the Daubert standard for expert testimony in Florida courts May 23.
By Katie Gilden and Sheri Fiske Schultz
4 minute read
April 17, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Asset Fraud Starts With Humans and Can End With AIDiscovering the crimes and recovering stolen assets can be aided through forensic accounting along with artificial intelligence.
By Sheri Fiske Schultz and Katie Gilden
7 minute read
June 15, 2017 | Daily Business Review
The Impact of Reasonable Compensation on Business ValuationsWhy should a closely held business be concerned with owners' compensation? It's because the owner compensation package may be scrutinized. Examples might include buy-sell situations, estate and gift tax valuations or litigation proceedings, such as shareholder disputes and divorce. These issues might even come into play with business succession planning, write Sheri Fiske Schultz and Katie Gilden.
By Commentary by Sheri Fiske Schultz and Katie Gilden
8 minute read
May 12, 2016 | Daily Business Review
Franchise Value: What to Consider Before BuyingLooking beyond the brand name and location, someone in the market for a franchise should examine business plans, industry prospects and fees before investing, writes accountant Katie Gilden.
By Commentary by Katie Gilden
7 minute read
June 18, 2015 | Daily Business Review
Understanding Disparities in Opposing Experts' ValuationsDetermining value is more art than science due to involvement of assumptions, professional judgment, and general knowledge and experience, Sheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden write.
By Sheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden
4 minute read
June 18, 2015 | Daily Business Review
Understanding Disparities in Opposing Experts' ValuationsDetermining value is more art than science due to involvement of assumptions, professional judgment, and general knowledge and experience, Sheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden write.
By Sheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden
4 minute read
February 13, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Managing e-discovery can be key to credibilityClass action minimum wage and overtime claims are great examples of where efficient and effective use of e-discovery data collection and analysis can provide tremendous benefits to attorneys and clients, according to Martin K. Williams and Katie Gilden of Fiske & Co.
By Martin K. Williams and Katie Gilden
4 minute read
August 15, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Board of Contributors: Understand the risks of estimating business valuation during litigationSheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden, both of Fiske & Company, share lessons learned in business valuation.
By Sheri F. Schultz and Katie Gilden
4 minute read