Scott A. Taub, CPA
GAAP and SEC Reporting Expert
Scott A. Taub is an expert in applying generally accepted accounting principles and SEC disclosure regulations to complex business transactions, offering clients an unbiased assessment of the accounting and disclosure requirements as applied to their situation. Scott also provides litigation support and expert services, and participates in activities to improve financial reporting and the capital markets.
Services
Questions about the application of generally accepted accounting principles to complex business transactions arise in many contexts: preparing financial statements, adopting a new accounting principle, responding to an SEC staff comment letter, defending prior conclusions in litigation or resolving disputes.
While well-versed in the technical language of financial reporting, I take pride in my ability to state my views simply and concisely. Whether I am are communicating with board members, chief executives, operating managers, analysts, accountants, regulators, attorneys, arbitrators, or judges, my objective remains the same: to simplify the complex.
Accounting Advisory
I have decades of experience dealing with tough issues. I can serve as a sounding board for your analysis, help identify the relevant issues and questions, assist in evaluating the appropriate accounting, comment on the documentation of your conclusions, and assess the quality of the disclosures.
SEC Reporting Advisory
I am well-versed in the SEC's rules and regulations related to financial information. Let my knowledge help you identify and address the SEC reporting implications of a complex transaction.
Litigation Support
The logic and clarity of an expert witness' position are critical to successfully resolving litigation. Whether you need a straightforward explanation of a specific accounting rule or an in-depth analysis of arguments to support or refute an accounting position, my objective remains the same: to simplify the complex
Dispute Resolution
With decades of experience in analyzing, defending and refuting the accounting for complex transactions, I am well-equipped to prepare arguments for a mediated resolution or to serve as arbitrator.
