We understand that owning a business isn't always straightforward, and that disputes are a part of life, whether large or small. That's where our specialist forensic accounting and valuation team can assist, providing objective and timely solutions for businesses, individuals and the legal profession.

Our forensic accounting team is led by Partner Dean Johnson, who has been providing valuation and forensic accounting services to the SME sector for more than fifteen years. You can read more about Dean's background in this area below.

Trust us with your forensic accounting and litigation needs

We pride ourselves on our ability to simplify complex financial information. We offer a broad and diverse set of skills and experience to analyse financial matters, establish the facts and present evidence including in mediation or court. Our professional expertise spans across a range of industries including:

Our team offers specialist services in:

• Personal injury financial loss assessments

• Litigation support for insurance matters

  • Independent expert witness and advisory services in the areas of personal injury, medical negligence and motor vehicle accident
  • Quantification of loss of income
  • Client advisory services

• Commercial litigation

  • Damages arising from breach of contract
  • Forensic analysis of records to identify and quantify losses from Partnership and Employee defalcation
  • Financial planning litigation

• Family law investigations and valuations

  • Independent expert witness and advisory service
  • Business valuation for the purposes of matrimonial property settlement
  • Forensic analysis and tracing of undisclosed or undiscovered assets
  • Client advisory and advocacy services

• Disputed wills and estates

  • Independent expert advisory services to executors
  • Beneficiary advocate services
  • Experience working with claims under the Testators Family Maintenance Act
  • Taxation advice around deeds of family arrangement

• Due diligence and sale structuring

  • Feasibility and due diligence for acquisitions and mergers
  • Independent expert advisory services
  • Client advisory services
  • Business sales taxation advisory services – income tax, capital gains tax, valuation of business assets and entities, valuation methodology

Our team

Dean Johnson is a Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years expertise in public practice. His expertise includes consultation with, and engagement by, legal advisors in the capacity of an independent expert witness.

Dean has also been engaged for the provision of assistance for all facets of contested litigation including conciliation, provision of reports under affidavit to the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Federal Court of Australia, settlement and appearance for examination and cross examination where required. Dean is one of only two qualified CA Business Valuation Specialists in Tasmania.

Dean Johnson, Partner Dean has experience in financial investigations and analysis locally, nationally and internationally while working in Europe and the United Kingdom prior to joining the WLF Partnership. His qualifications include: CA Business Valuation Specialist Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Chartered Tax Advisor Registered Tax Agent Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning), FINSIA Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Tasmania You can read more about Dean's professional background here.

Dean leads a team of expert advisors in our forensic accounting and litigation specialist team

James Day, Manager James is recognised for his expertise in business compliance, acquisitions and sales, including valuations. He works across a broad range of industries as well as with personal clients. Bachelor of Business (University of Tasmania) Provisional Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Certified Xero Advisor You can read more about James' professional background here.

Agnes Gondek, Manager Agnes is highly regarded for her experience and aptitude with business structuring and restructuring, sales and acquisitions, valuations and compliance. She works across various industries and sectors, with specific expertise in retail, construction, primary production, real estate, distillation and property development. Bachelor of Business (Accounting major) Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Certified Xero Advisor You can read more about Agnes' professional background here.

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