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Michael Goldman

Certified Public Accountant

Deerfield, Illinois30 years+ years experience
Forensic Accounting and Economic Damages Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Michael Goldman, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master of Management is a forensic accounting and economic damages expert specializing in litigation support for fraud, insolvency, and business valuation cases. With a career encompassing diverse roles in financial oversight, corporate restructuring, and forensic investigations, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether fraudulent activities have occurred.

Mr. Goldman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of fraud, shareholder disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. His Master of Management in Finance and Accounting from Northwestern University, along with certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Fraud Examiner, 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 and responsibility in disputes involving financial fraud and economic damages.

Work Experience

Michael Goldman is the Principal at Michael Goldman & Associates, LLC, Deerfield, Illinois, since 1996. He has held significant financial roles, including Chief Financial Officer at Office 1 Superstores, LLP, and Controller positions at Sportmart, Inc. (now Sports Authority), Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc., and Silvestri Corporation. He began his career as a Certified Public Accountant - Senior Auditor at Deloitte in Chicago.

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Michael Goldman specializes in forensic accounting and litigation support, focusing on fraud investigations and business valuations.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert witness in fraud cases
  • 2business valuation for litigation
  • 3forensic accounting in bankruptcy cases

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Education

  • Masters of Management in Finance, Accounting

    Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management · 1981

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Managerial Studies

    Rice University · 1978

Licenses

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified Valuation Analyst
  • Certified in Financial Forensics by the AICPA
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