Valuation & Forensics

Defensible numbers when the stakes are high — valuation, forensic accounting, damages & expert witness.
When you need fair market value (FMV) for a deal or dispute, to quantify damages in litigation, or to investigate fraud, you need specialists who deliver court-ready, lender-ready, investor-ready answers. Mackisen’s CBVs (Chartered Business Valuators) + CPAs + forensic team combine technical rigor with clear, persuasive reporting — so decisions get made and cases get won.

What We Do (End-to-End Valuation & Forensic Services)

1) Business Valuation (FMV / CBV)
Independent business valuation for M&A, shareholder buyouts, oppression remedies, tax reorganizations, employee buy-ins/ESOPs, matrimonial dissolutions, and financial reporting (IFRS/ASPE). We apply income (DCF), market (comps) and asset-based approaches, with normalization, working-capital analysis, discount rate/WACC support, and level-of-value (control/minority) adjustments.
Best for: Owners, counsel, lenders, investors who need a defensible FMV.

2) Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) & Intangibles / Impairment
Post-acquisition PPA (IFRS 3), IFRS 13 fair value of intangibles (customer relationships, brand, technology, non-compete), goodwill impairment testing (IAS 36), and ASC 350 conversions where relevant. Investor-grade models, audit-ready workpapers, and clear memos.
Best for: Acquirers, audit committees, CFOs needing audit-ready valuations.

3) Forensic Accounting & Investigations
Fraud/embezzlement, asset misappropriation, revenue inflation, vendor schemes, conflicts of interest — we trace funds, rebuild ledgers, analyze transactions, and preserve chain of custody. Findings are documented in court-ready schedules with visuals that make complex stories easy to understand.
Best for: Boards, legal counsel, lenders seeking fact-based clarity.

4) Damages & Economic Loss Quantification
Lost profits, breach of contract, business interruption, expropriation, dependency/earning capacity, reputation damages. Robust but-for models, capacity/constraint analysis, pricing/mix decomposition, and sensitivity testing — all supported by transparent assumptions.
Best for: Plaintiffs/defendants who need credible damages support.

5) Matrimonial / Family-Law Valuations & Income Determination
Business valuations for divorce, excluded property tracing, date-of-valuation opinions, and guideline income determinations for support (normalize owner compensation, related-party flows, and perks).
Best for: Family-law counsel, owner-managers, spouses.

6) Expert Reports & Expert Witness Testimony
Independent expert reports, rebuttals, and court testimony that withstand cross-examination. We prepare demonstratives, critique opposing models, and support counsel with clear, teaching-oriented analyses.
Best for: Litigation teams seeking persuasive, independent expertise.

7) Forensic Data Analytics & eDiscovery
High-volume transaction testing (Benford’s law, clustering, link analysis), keywording, and document review; cash-application mapping; irregular-pattern detection across ERP/GL/expense data.
Best for: Investigations that need data-driven evidence fast.

8) Insurance Claims & Restructuring Analytics
Business interruption calculations, property/fidelity loss support, and solvency/cash-flow analytics in restructurings.
Best for: Policyholders, insurers, trustees, lenders.

Benefits of Partnering with Mackisen

  • Defensible & independent: CBV/CPA work that stands up to auditors, courts, and regulators

  • Faster decisions: Clear reports that move boards, lenders, and judges to action

  • Lower risk: Early issue-spotting, credible assumptions, and robust sensitivity tests

  • Montreal/Quebec expertise: Local knowledge with national standards (EN/FR)

  • One team, all angles: Valuation + forensics + tax/legal coordination under one roof

Why Choose Mackisen (Montreal • Quebec • Canada)

  • CBVs + CPAs + forensic specialists with 35+ years combined experience

  • IFRS/ASPE fluency (PPA, impairment), litigation-tested damages, and expert-witness practice

  • Audit-ready models and workpapers; court-ready narratives and exhibits

  • Rapid triage (24–48h), fixed-fee phases, and clear milestones

  • Bilingual EN/FR; confidential, conflict-checked, and insurer/lender-recognized


Defensible numbers when the stakes are high — valuation, forensic accounting, damages & expert witness.
When you need fair market value (FMV) for a deal or dispute, to quantify damages in litigation, or to investigate fraud, you need specialists who deliver court-ready, lender-ready, investor-ready answers. Mackisen’s CBVs (Chartered Business Valuators) + CPAs + forensic team combine technical rigor with clear, persuasive reporting — so decisions get made and cases get won.

What We Do (End-to-End Valuation & Forensic Services)

1) Business Valuation (FMV / CBV)
Independent business valuation for M&A, shareholder buyouts, oppression remedies, tax reorganizations, employee buy-ins/ESOPs, matrimonial dissolutions, and financial reporting (IFRS/ASPE). We apply income (DCF), market (comps) and asset-based approaches, with normalization, working-capital analysis, discount rate/WACC support, and level-of-value (control/minority) adjustments.
Best for: Owners, counsel, lenders, investors who need a defensible FMV.

2) Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) & Intangibles / Impairment
Post-acquisition PPA (IFRS 3), IFRS 13 fair value of intangibles (customer relationships, brand, technology, non-compete), goodwill impairment testing (IAS 36), and ASC 350 conversions where relevant. Investor-grade models, audit-ready workpapers, and clear memos.
Best for: Acquirers, audit committees, CFOs needing audit-ready valuations.

3) Forensic Accounting & Investigations
Fraud/embezzlement, asset misappropriation, revenue inflation, vendor schemes, conflicts of interest — we trace funds, rebuild ledgers, analyze transactions, and preserve chain of custody. Findings are documented in court-ready schedules with visuals that make complex stories easy to understand.
Best for: Boards, legal counsel, lenders seeking fact-based clarity.

4) Damages & Economic Loss Quantification
Lost profits, breach of contract, business interruption, expropriation, dependency/earning capacity, reputation damages. Robust but-for models, capacity/constraint analysis, pricing/mix decomposition, and sensitivity testing — all supported by transparent assumptions.
Best for: Plaintiffs/defendants who need credible damages support.

5) Matrimonial / Family-Law Valuations & Income Determination
Business valuations for divorce, excluded property tracing, date-of-valuation opinions, and guideline income determinations for support (normalize owner compensation, related-party flows, and perks).
Best for: Family-law counsel, owner-managers, spouses.

6) Expert Reports & Expert Witness Testimony
Independent expert reports, rebuttals, and court testimony that withstand cross-examination. We prepare demonstratives, critique opposing models, and support counsel with clear, teaching-oriented analyses.
Best for: Litigation teams seeking persuasive, independent expertise.

7) Forensic Data Analytics & eDiscovery
High-volume transaction testing (Benford’s law, clustering, link analysis), keywording, and document review; cash-application mapping; irregular-pattern detection across ERP/GL/expense data.
Best for: Investigations that need data-driven evidence fast.

8) Insurance Claims & Restructuring Analytics
Business interruption calculations, property/fidelity loss support, and solvency/cash-flow analytics in restructurings.
Best for: Policyholders, insurers, trustees, lenders.

Benefits of Partnering with Mackisen

  • Defensible & independent: CBV/CPA work that stands up to auditors, courts, and regulators

  • Faster decisions: Clear reports that move boards, lenders, and judges to action

  • Lower risk: Early issue-spotting, credible assumptions, and robust sensitivity tests

  • Montreal/Quebec expertise: Local knowledge with national standards (EN/FR)

  • One team, all angles: Valuation + forensics + tax/legal coordination under one roof

Why Choose Mackisen (Montreal • Quebec • Canada)

  • CBVs + CPAs + forensic specialists with 35+ years combined experience

  • IFRS/ASPE fluency (PPA, impairment), litigation-tested damages, and expert-witness practice

  • Audit-ready models and workpapers; court-ready narratives and exhibits

  • Rapid triage (24–48h), fixed-fee phases, and clear milestones

  • Bilingual EN/FR; confidential, conflict-checked, and insurer/lender-recognized


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Mackisen refers to Mackisen Global Limited (“MGL”) and its global network of member firms and associated entities collectively constituting the “Mackisen organization.” MGL, alternatively known as “Mackisen Global,” operates as distinct and independent legal entities in conjunction with its member firms and related entities. These entities function autonomously, lacking the legal authority to obligate or bind each other in transactions with third parties. Each MGL member firm and its associated entity assumes exclusive legal accountability for its actions and oversights, explicitly disclaiming any responsibility or liability for other entities within the Mackisen Organization. It is of legal significance to underscore that MGL itself refrains from rendering services to clients.

Maximize Your Business Potential – Contact Our Expert Accountants Today

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Have questions or need expert accounting assistance? We're here to help.

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Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, tips, and insights into the world of accounting.

@ Copyright Mackisen Consultation Inc. 2010 – 2024. •  All Rights Reserved.

© 1990-2024. See Terms of Use for more information.

Mackisen refers to Mackisen Global Limited (“MGL”) and its global network of member firms and associated entities collectively constituting the “Mackisen organization.” MGL, alternatively known as “Mackisen Global,” operates as distinct and independent legal entities in conjunction with its member firms and related entities. These entities function autonomously, lacking the legal authority to obligate or bind each other in transactions with third parties. Each MGL member firm and its associated entity assumes exclusive legal accountability for its actions and oversights, explicitly disclaiming any responsibility or liability for other entities within the Mackisen Organization. It is of legal significance to underscore that MGL itself refrains from rendering services to clients.

Maximize Your Business Potential – Contact Our Expert Accountants Today

Connect With Us

Have questions or need expert accounting assistance? We're here to help.

Let’s Stay In Touch

Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, tips, and insights into the world of accounting.

@ Copyright Mackisen Consultation Inc. 2010 – 2024. •  All Rights Reserved.

© 1990-2024. See Terms of Use for more information.

Mackisen refers to Mackisen Global Limited (“MGL”) and its global network of member firms and associated entities collectively constituting the “Mackisen organization.” MGL, alternatively known as “Mackisen Global,” operates as distinct and independent legal entities in conjunction with its member firms and related entities. These entities function autonomously, lacking the legal authority to obligate or bind each other in transactions with third parties. Each MGL member firm and its associated entity assumes exclusive legal accountability for its actions and oversights, explicitly disclaiming any responsibility or liability for other entities within the Mackisen Organization. It is of legal significance to underscore that MGL itself refrains from rendering services to clients.