Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigations
Elizabeth LaCorte
May 2023 | By:
Brittany Dintinger
Elizabeth LaCorte is a manager with Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and a member of the Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group. Ms. LaCorte has more than 3 decades of experience in the accounting profession and has been with The Mercadien Group for more than 25 years. Elizabeth has worked on numerous bankruptcy cases…
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Jeffrey Baresciano
August 2020 | By:
Jeffrey Baresciano, CPA, CFF, ABV, CVA Joins Mercadien as a Director Business Valuation Considerations In The Midst Of An Economic Downturn The Right Valuation Approaches During Times of Uncertainty
Jeff Baresciano is a director with Mercadien’s Forensic and Litigation Support Services Group. With over 15 years of experience, Jeff is responsible for providing business appraisal, economic damage assessment, forensic and investigative accounting as well as litigation support services. He has worked on forensic engagements for clients in various industries, including, but not limited to,…
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Donald F. Conway
May 2017 | By:
The Role of the Forensic Accountant in Fraud and Defalcation of Business Assets
A long-time Managing Director with Mercadien and co-leader of its Forensic and Litigation Support Services Group, Donald Conway specializes in financial forensics and fraud investigations, securities fraud, insolvency and reorganization, commercial litigation support, and financial consulting. His professional experience and accomplishments in these areas are impressive because they not only show a fascinating career trajectory, but also have had a profound impact…
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Frank Pina
May 2017 | By:
Legal Intelligencer Features Frank Pina Article on Employee Dishonesty Investigations Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations Protecting the Public Through Forensic Investigations Surprise Audits Can Stop Fraud in its Tracks To Audit or Investigate: That Is The Question... Fighting Fraud in the School Yard How to Obtain Meaningful Economic Damage Calculations Using Social Media as an Investigative Tool Lessons to Lessen Business Divorce Disputes Protecting Loans and Collateral: A Forensic Refresher The Emergence of 5G Wireless Communications: Why You Should Be Concerned Business Sustainability Checklist for Organizations During Crisis Business Sustainability Checklist for Nonprofit Organizations During Crisis Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact, Risk & Response Toolkit Tax Notice 2020-18: What You Need to Know An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Individuals An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Businesses Small Business Forgivable Loan Program Under the CARES Act & Other Relief Force Majeure Considerations Relating to COVID-19 Navigating Through Business Interruption Your Estate Documents Amid the COVID-19 Crisis Business Interruption Claims Assistance - How We Can Help Staying Connected While Social Distancing I’m Self-Employed, How Will the Paycheck Protection Program Help Me? PPP came through for me! Now what do I do? Cash Flow Considerations for the "New Normal" The Role of the Board During Crisis SBA Interim Final Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Borrower/Lender Responsibilities Changes to PPP - What Should You Know? PPP Loan Alert – SBA & Treasury Issue Guidance on PPP Flexibility & Updated Applications The Main Street Lending Program: An Alternative to the PPP PPP Alert – Senate Agrees to Extend PPP Loan Program to August 8th SBA Issues Procedural Notice for PPP Lender Forgiveness Reviews & Submissions SBA Streamlines PPP Forgiveness for Loans ≤ $50,000 How This Year’s Election Could Affect Your Year-End Tax Planning Wrongful Termination in the Midst of Economic Uncertainty Why a Forensic Accountant Should Be a Part of Your M&A Due Diligence Team Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Due Diligence: Benefits & Concerns Benefits of an Outsourced or Fractional CFO The CPA's Role in Evaluating & Quantifying Economic Damages Why You Should Consider A Fractional CFO For Your Business
As Managing Director and Co-chair of Mercadien’s Forensic and Litigation Support Services Group, Frank Pina takes pride in providing investigative insight and financial clarity to clients in the midst of business controversy, complex disputes, and civil and criminal litigation. He is highly regarded in the fields of forensic accounting and fraud investigations and has extensive experience…
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