Davidsons Forensic Accountants
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Providing Forensic Accounting services to law firms and barristers chambers, as well as to individuals and businesses. Headed by Raymond Davidson FCA MAE.
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
4M ago
The financial services industry, Government and technology companies are working together to clamp down on financial scams, and you can do your bit to help ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
4M ago
It was a pleasure to support the 2023 Proceeds of Crime Lawyers' Association (POCLA) Annual Dinner at The Banking Hall in London ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
1y ago
Covid has had a massive effect on all our lives and changed how we as forensic accountants approach our work, particularly in arriving at business valuations for contentious and non-contentious purposes. This blog sets out some of the factors to consider when assessing the impact ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
1y ago
The Covid19 pandemic has placed considerable financial and operational pressure on businesses over the past 2 years and the cost-of-living crisis will only contribute to the number of fraud cases we are likely to see. Raymond Davidson talks about what has created this perfect storm ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
The valuation of shares in a company can be complex and even more complicated when valuing a minority shareholding. In a recent case, I was asked to provide an opinion as to whether the valuation of a minority shareholding provided by the husband’s accountants was ‘broadly correct and appropriate’. On this occasion there was a shareholders’ agreement which provided detail regarding the shareholders’ rights, obligations and liabilities including a ‘Drag-Along and Tag-Along ‘clause. What are they, why are they necessary and how do they affect the valuation of a minority shareholding ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
Mistakes happen. If the quality of the work carried out by your accountant falls short of reasonable standards and you suffer a loss, there may be justification for a claim of professional negligence to be made ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
Everyone seems to be talking about cryptocurrency these days, but many are unsure how to define it and fewer still know exactly how it works. In this blog, we attempt to answer two fundamental questions ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
The Government furlough scheme ends on 30 September and no indications have been given that it will be extended. Some argue that there is no need to do so if there are no restrictions on businesses operating normally. However, some predict an avalanche of liquidations and bankruptcies. How is it possible to determine if a business is in financial distress i.e. the business is unable to generate enough revenue or income to meet its financial obligations ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
More than 12 months ago we warned that the completion of a simple 2 page self-certification form online would result in a plethora of fraudulent claims. Our worst fears have been confirmed. Bounce Back Loan fraud is being forecast at more than half the £43bn lent ..read more
Davidsons Forensic Accountants
2y ago
As the transacting and holding of cryptocurrency assets becomes more mainstream in the economy, issues when dealing with divorce proceedings are more likely to arise, such as hidden assets and valuation ..read more