CPA, ABV, CVA, CFS,
Mediator Collaborative
Steven is the owner of Steven B. Garelick CPA, Inc. who performs collaboration – mediation – litigation – consulting forensic accounting services. Steven works with the Courts and legal community as a mediator and collaborative family law consultant. As a financial specialist, he aids divorcing couples in the financial process by helping them gather, prepare, and share their monetary documents in a thorough, yet gentle manner. He prepares marital business appraisals, assists legal counsel with child and spousal support calculations while taking into account the parties' budgetary constraints, needs and wants. With character and compassion, Steven offers creative solutions in alliance with the collaborative team that enables the divorcing couple to reach a dignified successful financial settlement.
:: EDUCATION ::
• A.A., 1973, Santa Monica College
• B.A. Mathematics, 1975, University of California, Irvine
• Life Standard Secondary Teaching Credential, 1976, Mathematics and Drama
• Award in Accounting, 1981, University of California, Los Angeles Extension
• CPA Certification, 1991, California
• Certified Valuation Analyst, 1996
• Certified Fraud Specialist, 2002
• Mediator Skills Certification, 2003, American Arbitration Association, Los Angeles
• Collaborative Divorce Multi-Disciplinary Certification, 2003
• Accredited in Business Valuation, 2006
:: PRACTICE SPECIALTIES ::
• Over 15 years with Miod and Company, Litigation Support
• William K. Kinsel Accountancy, Staff Forensic Accountant
• Mediator; Mediation and Collaborative Family Law Consultant
• Court Appointed Expert Witness for Marital Dissolutions
• Depositions, Examinations Under Oath and Subrogation Matters Consultation
• Computation of Gross Income Available For Support
• Business Appraisals
• Tracing of Assets
• Investigative Accounting
• Employee Dishonesty Calculation Services
• Inventory Loss Analysis
• Reimbursement Calculation
• Loss of Earnings Calculation Services
:: MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS ::
• Member, AICPA; CSCPA
• Member, Business Valuation Section; Economic Damages Section; Family Law Section of the Litigation Services Section of the CSCPA
• Member, Institute of Business Appraisers; National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
• Member, Association of Certified Fraud Specialists
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Family Law Section Discussion Groups
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services and Family Law Section Discussion Groups
• Member, San Fernando Valley Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Family Law Section Discussion
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Treasurer and Director, Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
• Past Treasurer and Director, Magen David Adom West, Inc.
• Volunteer and Member, Valley Outreach Synagogue
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