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909-455-5766
The firm of James Thomas Schaefer, CPA/CFF exists to solve critical asset division and support problems facing litigants throughout California.
CONTACT INFO
909-455-55766
Jim@SchaeferCPA.com
My practice is exclusively family law forensic accounting.
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED SERVICES
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Tracing assets and debts through multiple accounts including residences and other real property
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Reporting on income available for support (including equity awards)
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Assistance in settlement negotiations
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE OFFERED
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eDiscovery
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Blockchain / cryptocurrency
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Management of voluminous records
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Agriculture
Different Approach
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Written reports/declarations are presented in a user-friendly "Question -- Answer format and summarize the factual finding and conclusions for each asset, debt and net income available for support.
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For each fact, the relevent Bates-numbered documents are attached to the report/declaration.
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The reports/declarations themselves are very easy for a settlement neutral or bench officer to follow because they are printed in readable-sized type with appropriate spacing and, where usefutl, have arrows and/or differentiating colors for clarity.
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Custom demonstrative evidence is oftentimes prepared, more than simple charts, particularly to illustrate how funds were moved from account to account or to distribution.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant in Calif - 1974
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M.S. Taxation - 2002
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Certified in Financial Forensics - 2008
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Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professions - 2019
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Certified Crypto Currency Forensic Investigator - 2021
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Arkfeld Master eDiscovery Certification - 2021
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Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator - 2021
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