In many divorces, one spouse understands the finances while the other is left in the dark. When money is missing, income doesn’t add up, or a business is involved, forensic accounting can play a critical role. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by forensic accountant Doug Cash to discuss when and why forensic accounting becomes essential in a Colorado divorce.

Amy and Doug walk through common financial red flags, explain how forensic accounting differs from business valuation, and discuss how early involvement can save both time and money.

Doug Cash

Doug Cash is a forensic accountant with ID Bailey and a former law enforcement fraud investigator. His background includes decades of experience investigating financial crimes, insurance fraud, and money laundering. Doug now works with attorneys and clients in divorce and litigation matters to trace funds, clarify income, and bring transparency to complex financial situations.

Episode Outline

• Why Financial Imbalances Are Common in Divorce
  How one spouse managing the finances can leave the other vulnerable when divorce begins.
• Forensic Accounting vs. Business Valuation
  The difference between reconstructing financial records and valuing a business based on reported data.
• The Importance of Early Involvement
  Why engaging a forensic accountant early can reduce costs and prevent delays.
• Sworn Financial Statements and Tax Returns
  Why reported income may not reflect reality without reviewing source documents.
• Discovery, Source Documents, and Cost Control
  How focused discovery and original records keep investigations efficient and affordable.
• Credit Reports and Hidden Financial Activity
  How credit reports can uncover undisclosed accounts, loans, and spending.
• Tracing vs. Following Money
  The difference between identifying where money started and where it ultimately went.
• Cryptocurrency and Emerging Challenges
  How digital assets and crypto wallets complicate modern divorce cases.
• Cost-Conscious Forensic Options
  Ways to gain financial clarity without a full forensic engagement.
• Using Forensic Accounting in Mediation and Court
  How clear financial analysis strengthens mediation strategy and trial testimony.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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