Business Details
Expert Accounting & Tax Services in Somerville, NJ
For many years, law firms, companies, and individuals have chosen to work with us for our expertise and insight regarding complex financial matters. Our firm specializes in accounting, tax, forensic analysis, business valuation, and litigation support services. With over four decades of combined experience, we build strong relationships with our clients as we work together on divorce litigation, commercial litigation, fractional CFO services, and collaborative law. Our team is known for its informative and collaborative work, particularly in forensic accounting and business valuations.We are active members of the New Jersey Collaborative Law Group and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Our approach combines decades of experience, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to providing credible expert testimony when required. We welcome inquiries and look forward to working with clients who may already have an accounting firm but need specialized support for specific financial challenges.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Consulting
Business Valuation
Forensic Analysis
Divorce Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Fractional CFO
Collaborative Law
Educational Training
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in forensic accounting and business valuations.
- Our team provides credible expert testimony in divorce and commercial litigation.
- We offer tailored fractional CFO services for small to medium-sized businesses.
- Active members of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
- Prompt and personalized service with no outsourcing of client work.
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- ABV
- CFE
- CFF
What people say
Expert report and testimony
Excellent success rate
Credible expert witness
Prompt service
Stellar results
Services
Business Valuation
Barson Group provides comprehensive business valuations for litigation, estate planning, and gifting purposes. Our team uses forensic accounting to determine accurate business values ranging from near-zero to hundreds of millions of dollars. We comply with AICPA standards and offer both full-scope conclusions and limited-scope calculations to meet client needs.
Forensic Analysis
Our forensic analysis services include reconstructing financial realities for litigation, identifying unreported income, and tracing funds flow. We specialize in analyzing closely held businesses' financial records to determine actual income and expenses, supporting divorce proceedings, commercial litigation, and fraud investigations with expert testimony.
Divorce Litigation
We provide financial investigations, business valuations, and lifestyle analyses for divorce cases. Our services include uncovering hidden assets, determining spousal support, and offering expert testimony. We help attorneys and clients navigate complex financial issues in divorce proceedings with over 40 years of combined experience.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation support includes lost income analysis, fraud detection, and expert witness testimony. We assist attorneys in quantifying financial damages, critiquing opposing reports, and providing valuations for shareholder disputes. Our team has handled hundreds of financial litigation cases with a strong trial success record.
Fractional CFO
Fractional CFO services offer strategic financial guidance for small to medium businesses. We provide budgeting, forecasting, and accounting system setup without requiring full-time employment. Our services support businesses needing financial expertise during transitions, special projects, or interim leadership gaps.
People
Kalman A. Barson
Co-founder & Shareholder
Kalman A. Barson is a CPA/ABV, CFE, and CFF with over 40 years of experience in accounting, forensic analysis, and business valuations. He co-founded Barson Group and specializes in litigation support, divorce taxation, and business valuations.
Janet Barson
Co-founder & Shareholder
Janet Barson co-founded Barson Group with her husband Kal. She contributes to the firm's accounting, tax, and litigation support services, leveraging decades of experience in financial consulting.
Maria T. Donohue
Principal
Maria T. Donohue is a CPA and principal at Barson Group, specializing in fractional CFO services. She helps businesses optimize financial operations and accounting systems with tailored part-time financial expertise.
Laura Johnson
Senior Accountant
Laura Johnson provides accounting and tax services at Barson Group, supporting clients with financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning needs.
Chelsea Kavanagh
Accountant
Chelsea Kavanagh assists with accounting, tax preparation, and forensic analysis at Barson Group, contributing to litigation support and business valuation projects.
Questions
What services does The Barson Group specialize in?
We specialize in accounting, tax consulting, business valuations, forensic analysis, divorce and commercial litigation support, fractional CFO services, and collaborative law.
How does The Barson Group handle business valuations?
We perform over 1,000 business valuations using forensic accounting to determine accurate values for litigation, estate planning, and gifting purposes.
Can The Barson Group assist with divorce-related financial issues?
Yes, we provide forensic accounting, lifestyle analysis, and business valuations to support divorce litigation and settlement negotiations.
What is fractional CFO service and who needs it?
Fractional CFO services provide part-time financial expertise for small to medium businesses needing strategic financial guidance without hiring a full-time CFO.
Are your accountants certified and accredited?
Our team holds multiple certifications including CPA, ABV, CFE, and CFF, ensuring expertise in accounting, fraud examination, and financial forensics.
Reviews (1)
Dominic C.
Jul 10, 2014
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One of the most professional, courteous and genuine accounting agencies I've worked with. Always provides a quick response to question and thorough support of any project. Kal Barson treats his clients like family and looks for their best interests as does his staff.
