Patricia A. Perzel
CPA, CVA, MAFF, CFF
Perzel & Lara Forensic, CPA's, P.A.
2105 Drew Street
Clearwater, Florida 33765
P: (727) 466-0777
F: (727) 443-2600
E:
pat@perzellara.com
Patricia A. Perzel, CPA, CVA, MAFF, CFF is the founder of Perzel & Lara Forensic CPA's, P.A. and has more than twenty-eight years of experience testifying in both criminal and civil matters in state and federal courts, serving as an expert witness an/or/ consultant in the following types of cases.
Forensic accounting investigation |
Money laundering |
Business Interruption claims |
Business valuations |
Fraud deterrence analysis |
Economic loss analysis |
Hidden asset tracing |
Breach of contract |
Securities Fraud |
Divorce litigation |
Intellectual property |
Expert witness testimony |
Lost profit analysis |
Patent, trademark, cyber piracy |
Ponzi schemes |
Shareholder / Partner disputes |
Estate & gift taxes |
Litigation support |
Insurance damage claims |
Mergers & acquisitions |
Person injury |
Embezzlement |
Damage claims |
Complex fraud schemes |
Pat is credentialed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Business Analyst (CVA), Certified Forensic Financial Analyst in the areas of economic damages and fraud deterrence & detection (MAFF), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). Types of clients, cases, and subject matter in which her forensic skills were utilized are as follows:
Automobile Dealerships |
Furniture Companies |
Real Estate Brokes |
Agricultural Organizations |
Golf Courses |
Real Estate Developers |
Boat Distributors |
Holding Companies |
Retail - various types |
Chiropractic Practices |
Home Owner / Condo Assoc. |
Schools - various types |
Computer and IT Companies |
Insurance Companies |
Sign Companies |
Construction Companies - various |
Intellectual Property |
Stock Portfolio Analysis |
CPA Firms |
Landscaping Companies |
Tax-Gift & Estate |
Dental Practices |
Law Firms |
Telecommunications |
Distributors - various types |
Manufacturing - various types |
Trucking Companies |
Employee Placement Frims |
Medical Consulting Firms |
National Labor Unions |
Engineering Firms |
Medical Equipment Devices |
Utility Companies |
Family Law / Divorce, Alimony, etc. |
Medial Practices - various types |
Veterninary Practices |
Pat currently teaches and was also a contributing author for the development of the following publications and educational courses for (NACVA): The Fundamentals, Techniques & Theory of Business Valuations Training Course; Forensic Accounting Investigation Methodology Training Academy; Fraud Prevention & Detection Training Course; Business Interruption & Damage Claims Training Course
Pat's lectures nationally and internationally in the areas of business valuations, forensic investigation techniques and damage quantifications. She also participates as a speaker in continuing education courses for Attorneys & CPAs.
Instructor of:
- Business Valuation Training Center
- Forensic Accounting Academy™