Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Accounting Services in Cresskill, NJ
Steve Chait CPA has provided expert forensic accounting and business consulting services since 2000, serving clients throughout the tri-state area from our Bergen County, New Jersey base. Our practice combines deep technical expertise in financial accounting with specialized skills in litigation support, business valuations, and damage claims analysis. We pride ourselves on delivering customized solutions tailored to each client's unique legal and financial challenges, whether in divorce proceedings, business disputes, or fraud investigations. Our team maintains rigorous attention to detail through documented work logs and transparent billing practices, ensuring clients receive only necessary services. With decades of combined experience in complex litigation and forensic accounting, we bring clarity to intricate financial matters for attorneys, businesses, and individuals.Our courtroom-tested professionals specialize in demystifying financial data for legal proceedings, offering expert witness testimony when required. We maintain strict ethical standards and professional certifications including CPA, ABV, and CFF designations. Our holistic approach to business strategy consulting helps entrepreneurs navigate startup challenges, buy-in/buy-out scenarios, and venture financing opportunities. Located in Cresskill, New Jersey, we serve clients across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with personalized attention to every case. Committed to continuous professional development, we stay current with evolving accounting standards and legal requirements to provide reliable, defensible analyses.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Valuation
Litigation Support
Damage Claims Analysis
Expert Witness Services
Tax Services
Fraud Investigation
Estate Valuations
Due Diligence
Business Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting and business consulting
- Our team holds specialized credentials including CPA, ABV, and CFF designations
- We provide customized solutions for complex financial litigation cases
- We maintain transparent billing practices with documented work logs
- Our professionals have courtroom-tested expertise in financial analysis
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- ABV
- CFF
What people say
Expert testimony
Detailed analysis
Clear explanations
Timely service
Professional credentials
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services investigate complex financial transactions and uncover discrepancies in legal cases. We specialize in asset tracing, fraud detection, and banking reconstruction for litigation support. Our certified professionals provide expert testimony and detailed reports that withstand courtroom scrutiny.
Business Valuation
We deliver accurate business valuations for partnership disputes, buy-in/buy-out scenarios, and venture financing. Our analysis includes quality of earnings assessments and market data comparisons. These valuations help clients make informed decisions about business investments and ownership transitions.
Litigation Support
Our litigation support services assist attorneys with financial aspects of legal cases. We analyze damage claims, prepare expert witness testimony, and explain complex accounting concepts in plain language. This support helps legal teams build stronger cases involving financial disputes.
Damage Claims Analysis
We calculate financial damages from theft, employment disputes, and insurance claims. Our analysis includes lost profit calculations and royalty assessments. These detailed reports help determine appropriate compensation in legal proceedings.
Expert Witness Services
Our certified professionals provide expert witness testimony in financial litigation cases. We explain complex accounting issues clearly for judges and juries. Our testimony is based on thorough analysis and documented evidence that supports our findings.
People
Stephan C. Chait
CPA/ABV/CFF
Stephan Chait is a licensed CPA with specialized credentials in business valuation and financial forensics. With over 20 years of experience, he provides expert financial analysis for legal cases and business strategy consulting.
Questions
What forensic accounting services do you offer?
We provide asset tracing, fraud investigations, damage claims analysis, and expert witness testimony for legal cases.
Do you handle business valuation for partnerships?
Yes, we specialize in valuations for buy-in/buy-out scenarios and partnership disputes with detailed financial analysis.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from our Bergen County base.
How are your fees structured?
We offer hourly rates or flat fees depending on case complexity with transparent billing practices.
Can you assist with litigation support?
Yes, we provide courtroom-tested financial analysis and expert testimony for attorneys handling complex cases.
