The Role of Forensic Accounting in Business Valuation Services

Hashem Alshurafat ()
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Hashem Alshurafat: The Hashemite University, Department of Accounting, Business School

Chapter Chapter 6 in Forensic Accounting, 2026, pp 67-75 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the essential role of forensic accountants in business valuation services, detailing 16 specialized applications that integrate investigative rigor with financial expertise. From verifying long-term employee incentives and tracing concealed assets in matrimonial disputes to quantifying damages in personal injury claims, insolvency fraud probes, and intellectual property infringements, forensic accountants deliver defensible valuations essential for litigation support, insurance recoveries, and corporate transactions. Each service is defined, with the forensic accountant’s role clarified and illustrated through real-world examples, including the reconstruction of financial records after disasters, the modeling of lost profits from business interruptions, and due diligence in mergers and acquisitions to uncover hidden assets. The analysis highlights forensic accounting’s evolution from reactive damage quantification to proactive risk mitigation, emphasizing applications in minority shareholder disputes, contract breaches, and SWOT-informed strategies that bridge financial analysis with legal advocacy. Scholarly insights affirm the profession’s value in enhancing valuation accuracy, deterring fraud, and influencing judicial outcomes, as seen in Delaware litigation precedents and empirical studies on dispute resolution. By cataloging these services, the chapter equips practitioners, legal professionals, and academics with practical frameworks for navigating complex financial forensics, underscoring forensic accountants’ indispensable contributions to equitable resolutions in an era of escalating economic disputes.

Keywords: Forensic accounting; Business valuation; Damage quantification; Litigation support; Hidden assets; Due diligence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-8613-4_6

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