Business Valuation
What it is: Determining the fair market value of a business interest—from a single share to an entire enterprise.
How I help: I provide credible, properly supported valuation conclusions tailored to your needs. My reports adhere to the latest CBV Institute Practice Standards and International Valuation Standards (IVS).
Transactions: Whether you are looking to invest or divest, I help you understand fair market value so you can make informed decisions.
Disputes: If you are navigating a commercial or matrimonial dispute, I provide expert valuation reports designed to withstand scrutiny.
Court Experience: I have a proven track record of providing expert testimony in the BC Supreme Court and British Columbia tribunals, delivering clear and defensible conclusions.
Damages Quantification
What it is: Assessing the financial impact of a loss to restore an injured party to their rightful financial position.
How I help: I translate complex wrongful conduct—such as breach of contract, personal injury, or expropriation—into clear monetary values.
Comprehensive Analysis: I have extensive experience quantifying losses across diverse industries for both settlement negotiations at mediation and formal litigation.
Litigation Support: I prepare expert reports for the BC Supreme Court that clearly distinguish between facts, assumptions, and professional opinions, providing the court with the necessary reasoning to support a claim.
Forensic Accounting
What it is: The "financial detective" work used to investigate potential fraud, misappropriation, or financial irregularities.
How I help: I use specialized investigative and auditing skills to go beyond the numbers and uncover the truth behind financial records.
Full Spectrum Investigation: I lead investigations to identify not only the quantum of irregular transactions but also the specific methods used to implement them within an accounting system.
Actionable Findings: Whether you suspect internal misconduct or need to defend against allegations, I provide the professional skepticism and detailed analysis required to understand and resolve the matter.
A depth of expertise.
With nearly 30 years of experience in finance and accounting — and over 15 years focused exclusively on valuation, damages, and forensic work — I bring both depth of expertise and direct personal involvement to every file I take on.
My career has moved across the full financial landscape, from a Big Four accounting firm and Big Five financial institutions to a boutique valuation practice. That range of experience means I understand how businesses operate, how financial records are constructed, and where the complexity tends to hide. I hold three designations that reflect the breadth of that work: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). I have been qualified as an expert witness in the BC Supreme Court and other British Columbia tribunals.
Outside of work, I'm most likely travelling somewhere new, staying active with my kids, or working on my pickleball game.
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your next matter.
Suzanna Crescenzo
CPA, CA, CBV, CFA
Fiamonella Valuations Inc.