Melanie Russell FCPA, FCA, FCBV, CIM, CFE, CFF, ABV, FDRPV

I am a highly experienced business, asset, equity, financial instrument and liability valuator and forensic accountant with a broad range of experience in terms of industries and situations. My designations include FCPA, FCA, CBV, CIM, CFE, CFF and ABV. I am also certified as IVS (International Valuation Standards) compliant. I have been in practice for 20 years and currently run a niche practice in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Specialties: Engagements include matrimonial disputes (valuations, income analyses, tracing, etc.), partnership/shareholder disputes, financial reporting (PPA/impairment), commercial disputes such as economic damages/loss of income, income tax and estate planning (including ESOPs, reorganizations, deemed dispositions, probate planning), succession planning and execution (e.g., pricing, shareholders' agreements), tax and estate litigation/disputes, IP disputes, business planning (e.g., shareholders agreements), securities matters, expropriations, M&A and corporate finance transactions (quality of earnings/diligence, pricing, disputes, etc.), financial reporting/audit assist (e.g., PPA, impairment testing). I have given evidence at various levels of court, arbitrations and tribunals, and have been involved in mediations and other forms of negotiations such as collaborative practice and informal processes. I have experience valuing assets and entities in most industries, and have dealt with private and public companies of various sizes (ergo, industry and size agnostic). I also have an educational bent and have been involved in educating and training accountants, valuators, finance professionals and others for many years.