Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF
Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF, a shareholder with The Koerber Company PA, a valuation and litigation services firm in Hattiesburg, Miss., is passionate about a job that requires integrity and transparency.
Forensic and valuation services
Workshop launches new valuation credential training
The 2017 AICPA Fair Value Measurements Workshop, which was held in March, included for the first time training on the new performance framework for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential.
Drones set to invade accounting profession
Unmanned flying devices have the potential to bring new ways of doing business to accounting firms.
Money laundering: Combating a global threat
International efforts to deter financial crime rely on CPAs to be vigilant and perform critical roles.
Forensic interview feature wins JofA best article award
Charles L. McGimsey and Daniel J. Whelan received the JofA's Lawler Award for the best article of 2015.
Navigating the path to success in accounting practice sales
This article provides guidance on avoiding hazards that can derail the sale of a CPA firm and jeopardize the financial future of the firm and its owners.
Members recognized for service in forensic and valuation services areas
The AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Section annually honors its members who have made a positive impact on these areas.
Young CPAs honored with Standing Ovation in FVS
Thirty-two young CPAs have received the first annual Standing Ovation recognition in the areas of forensic accounting and business valuation.
Converting from C to S corp. may be costlier than you think
Gift or estate valuation of interests may be significantly higher, incurring more tax.
CPAs: Criminal-pursuing agents
For most CPAs, a lunch with clients is hardly a life-threatening experience. It’s different when you’re an undercover FBI agent posing as an accountant whose clients are mob bosses.
Succession planning and CPAs’ golden opportunity
CPAs advising small and midsize businesses should take a leading role when it comes to guiding succession planning.
Finding growth in FVS
Forensic accounting and business valuation practitioners have unique business development challenges. A recent survey helps shed light on where they can expect to find future growth. Plus: Download "This just in: Forensic and valuation services expected to keep growing," an infographic highlighting key findings from The 2014 AICPA Survey on International Trends in Forensic and Valuation Services.
Big Data case study: What forensic accountants need to know
Many CPAs will need to learn new IT skills due to the rise of Big Data, which is producing plentiful forensic accounting business opportunities.
What’s your fraud IQ?
How well do you know how to prevent, detect, and respond to data breaches? Find out in this month’s Fraud IQ quiz.
Awards recognize positive impact on forensics and business valuation
The Institute’s Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Section honored with its annual awards section members who have made a positive impact on forensic and valuation practice areas.
Tips for conducting a forensic interview
A properly conducted forensic interview turns a potentially reluctant subject into an information-providing source.
How to price an owner’s interest in a CPA firm
Many accounting firms are facing a daunting challenge paying for partner retirements. Long-standing buyout agreements often aren’t calibrated for today’s demographic and market realities. This article shows how firms can assess and adjust the terms and types of buyout agreements to facilitate successful ownership transitions.
Pricing issues for midsize and large firm sales
Partners in midsize to large firms face many challenges and complexities when negotiating a sale of their ownership interest.
Surviving on cross-exam: Tips for expert witnesses
Understanding the cross-examiner’s objectives can help an expert witness prepare to take the stand. It is not difficult to identify foundational principles that, if properly understood and applied, allow you to “survive” cross-examination. Here are seven tips for forensic and valuation services accountants who serve as expert witnesses. Understand the
What’s your fraud IQ?
Do you know how to spot the red flags of a fraudulent transaction? Can you evaluate the warning signs? Find out in our Fraud IQ quiz.
