Patricia A. Perzel 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™




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