Rachlin LLP - Certified Public Accountants, South Florida Accountants & Advisors

Seek Representation for IRS Criminal Investigations

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:13:59 EST

When a Special Agent of the IRS begins an interview by stating, �As a Special Agent, one of my functions is to investigate the possibilities of criminal violations of the Internal Revenue laws and related offenses�,� it�s safe to assume you are facing a complex situation involving much more than a potential income tax liability.

Bankruptcy after Divorce

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:13:59 EST

Despite the acrimonious environment of many divorces, most financial arrangements between divorcing spouses are decided by the parties themselves prior to the final hearing for dissolution. As a practical matter, it is almost always preferable for the parties to reach a settlement of financial issues rather than to invite the judge to do so. In either case, the potential implications to the payee spouse of the payor�s post-petition financial condition must be considered.

The "Third Leg" of Computer Forensics

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:13:59 EST

To describe computer forensics, I often use the analogy of a threelegged stool. Those three legs are computer evidence, electronic discovery and data analysis. While each leg is separate from the other two, each is an important component of computer forensics. Seemingly, the least understood is forensic data analysis.

"Rachlin Expands Advisory Group"

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:13:59 GMT

West Palm Beach—Rachlin LLP, one of South Florida’s largest public accounting firms, announced today the members of Barbee & Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in bankruptcy and related litigation, have joined the firm.

Alan Barbee joined Rachlin as a partner of the firm. Hylton Wynick and John Heller joined as principals, and Teresa Licamara joined as manager. They will work in the firm’s West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale offices.

“We are happy to have such experienced and well-respected professionals join our team. They share our commitment to the highest quality client service,” said Blum. “Barbee’s reputation and experience in the bankruptcy and insolvency field is outstanding, and will provide added resources to our Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Receivership Group.”

Since 1989, Barbee & Associates has represented panel trustees, receivers, debtors, creditors, creditors committees and liquidating trustees primarily. The firm has additionally provided litigation support services, including business valuations, calculations of economic damages, forensic accounting, divorce and computer forensics.

"Avoiding Criminal Tax Prosecution"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

Your intentions were good. You thought you were up to date with the IRS. Then something happens and you find you owe taxes. You owe so much it's criminal-literally. So now what do you do?

"Fighting Money Laundering in the United States"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

Reflecting upon the September 11, 2001, tragedy, the emphasis on financial transaction reporting and identifying suspicious activity is apparent. The laws governing financial institutions are not new-the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) was passed in 1970.

"Computer Forensics & Data Preservation"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

Today, about 93 percent of information is electronically created, according to a University of California, Berkeley, study. And with as much as 50 percent of data created electronically never being printed, fiduciaries might miss vital information when relying on conventional discovery alone..

"Increasing the Value of Your Business Before You Sell"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

Buy low, sell high-the eternal words of wisdom for every business owner. Most owners have built successful businesses around this philosophy, but what happens when it comes time to sell the business that you've worked so hard to build? Unfortunately, many owners are finding that the recent economy has not created peak profits that translate into maximum value for their businesses.

"Internet Security"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

The Internet is an integral part of commerce, so you would think businesses would take online security very seriously. Unfortunately, for many enterprises, this is not the case. According to a 2004 survey by Carnegie Mellon and the U.S. Secret Service, respondents reported an average loss of $506,670 per organization as a result of e-crimes; the total loss reported was more than $150 million.

"Small Businesses Should Look Carefully at Insurance Policies"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

The current insurance crisis is a challenge for Florida small business owners. More and more providers have either increased their premiums astronomically or stopped covering Florida businesses altogether. This leaves small businesses particularly vulnerable, making them walk away from risk. This means they would 1) leave Florida to establish business in a state where they can be insured for less money or be insured at all or 2) reduce their premium by dropping a part of their business that insurers deem too risky.

"Condo Hotels - Are They a Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Alternative?"

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:13:59 GMT

Condominium hotels are among the many offerings in Fort Lauderdale's hot real estate market. These properties operate as a hotel, with many of the amenities found in fine hotels-spa, pool, restaurants, concierge, etc.