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Michael G. Kaplan, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MAFF

Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

Calabasas, CA
Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Michael G. Kaplan, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MAFF is a forensic accounting expert specializing in business valuation and litigation consulting. With a career encompassing forensic accounting, business valuation, and intellectual property valuation, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraud and embezzlement, assessing business damages, and evaluating whether professional standards have been met.

Mr. Kaplan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving cases of business damages, intellectual property disputes, and matrimonial litigation. His Certified Public Accountant designation, along with certifications such as Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving lost profits and business interruption.

Work Experience

Kaplan Forensics — Managing Member | Present University of Southern California — Professor | 18 years Courtroom Boot Camp, LLC — Managing Member | Present

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Michael G. Kaplan is a leading forensic accounting expert witness specializing in business valuation and litigation consulting.

Best Use Cases

  • 1complex litigation cases requiring expert testimony in financial disputes
  • 2business valuation for mergers and acquisitions
  • 3fraud investigations in corporate settings

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