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• Accounting
  Relatively stable for decades, the accounting profession has undergone a recent transformation. Our NYC forensic accounting firm predicts that this change is occurring in response to powerful surges in business worldwide, and has been essential to the viability of the field.
• Anesthesiology
  Reports from our business valuation accountants show that there are an estimated 25,400 anesthesiologists working in the U.S., comprising 4.4 percent of all medical doctors. Demand is very high in the field, as the number of surgeries has been on the rise.
• Audio & Video Postproduction
  Business valuation is even useful for the audio & video postproduction industry, which comprises establishments engaged in providing services to the motion picture, television and video game industries. These services include specialized motion picture services, such as editing, film and tape transfers, or animations.
• Check Cashing
  Check-cashing organizations (CCOs) are small organizations that cash checks for a fixed fee. There are an estimated 13,000 check-cashing outlets in the U.S., cashing more than $80 billion worth of checks annually.
• Commercial Construction
  Commercial construction, the largest component of the U.S. construction industry, was energized by a robust, late 1990s economy. General economic strength spurred strong demand for services in the sector. Get a New York business valuation to determine the fair value of a commercial construction company before securing a vested interest.
• Day Camp
  The children’s camping industry is vastly diverse. Once considered principally for recreation, the children’s camping industry has evolved into an offshoot of the child-care industry. Use a business valuation calculator to establish if your day camp is a worthwhile purchase.
• Drug Stores
  Knowing how to value a business in the drug store industry can be complex, especially when medical insurance groups get involved. Hire a forensic accounting firm with paramount business valuation methods to provide a comprehensive report on the value of a specific drug store.
• Drug Testing
  As of 2001, drug-testing laboratories have become a $5.9 billion annual business. When so much money is involved, it is important to hire a forensic accountant to ensure that all business transactions and dealings are void of fraudulent activity.
• EBay
  The popular online auction site eBay was founded in San Jose, California in September of 1995. Now a $3 billion company, eBay serves over 181 million registered users in 32 countries. When large companies like eBay desire a specialized audit, they need an experienced team of forensic accountants.

• Electrical Contracting
  The U.S. electrical contracting industry is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in the installation and servicing of electrical wiring and equipment. Over 102,000 U.S. firms specialize in electrical contracting. Learn how your business compares using our business valuation calculator.
• Executive Recruiting
  The executive recruiting industry is a $13 billion offshoot of the employment agency industry. Even the most prestigious of executive recruiting firms may be in need of forensic accounting litigation support. The forensic accounting services at MSG will provide an expert team to provide a meticulous analysis of their findings.
• Grocery Stores
  The U.S. grocery store industry, with annual sales approaching $820 billion, is extremely competitive. A certified business valuation can be crucial when deciphering the differences between certain companies.
• Healthcare Administration
  The administration of healthcare services is a small segment of the entire healthcare industry, and likewise, is a small subset of the overall Third Party Administration ("TPA") industry. TPAs provide continuing professional outside claims and benefit plan administration for client employers and benefit plans. Learn how a forensic accountant is very useful to this industry.
• Home Health Care
  The U.S. home heath care industry is comprised of over 20,000 service providers, a staggering increase from 1963, when only 1,100 home health care providers existed. The estimated annual revenue for these firms, taxable and tax-exempt combined, tops $36 billion annually. For a meticulous business evaluation of a home health care company, contact our firm.
• Jewelry-Retail
  The U.S. retail jewelry industry is comprised of five main segments: bridal jewelry (30%), fashion jewelry (22%), watches (18%), precious stones (15%) and precious metals (15%). Jewelry is often highly sought after in the midst of divorce, but forensic accounting can determine the fair value of every asset that is to be divided.
• Landscape Counseling
  The U.S. Landscape Counseling and Planning Industry consists of establishments providing a multitude of services relating to landscape design and stewardship. Such consultancies engage clients with respect to landscape analysis, design, construction and management of natural and built locales. The industry’s customers include commercial, residential, and governmental entities.
• Laundromat
  There are about 35,000 coin laundries in the U.S., generating nearly $5 billion in annual gross revenue. Much of this income is realized by individual owner/operators. Get a detailed business evaluation of your local laundromats before diving into a new business venture.
• Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories
  The U.S. medical & diagnostic laboratory industry consists partly of 5,000 independent, commercial companies with composite annual revenue of $20 billion. In addition to these, a large volume of laboratory work is done by labs affiliated with hospitals and clinics, pushing total industry revenue to $48 billion. With so much money at stake, it is pertinent that these large companies frequently consult with forensic accounting firms.

• Metal Services
  The U.S. metals services industry consists of centers and offices engaged in the manufacture and wholesale distribution of products. As such, metals services establishments sell primary metal products to customers and other manufacturers. A forensic investigation can provide a meticulous analysis of all business transactions to ensure their validity and credibility.
• Physician
  Of the 195,000 physician offices in the U.S., the vast majority are small with fewer than 10 employees (including doctors). Around 13,000 offices have more than 20 employees, and 1,000 have more than 100 employees. NYC forensic accounting firms can keep small and large physician offices in sound financial standing with their credible results.
• Refrigerated Warehousing
  Regardless of the unique services a business offers, there are specific business valuation methods to determine what the company is worth. The United States refrigerated and frozen food industry boasts annual revenues of $2.5 billion.
• Security
  The security industry is large and diverse. According to Lehman Brothers Security Industry Annual Report, the security industry’s total revenue is estimated at $100 billion, including national and international revenues. To discover the business valuation of your specific securities business, consult with our team of accountants about our forensic accounting services.
• Specialty Food
  The dynamic specialty food industry is showing rapid growth in the retail food market. How do you know how to value that specialty cupcake shop or corner beignet business? Our New York business valuation accountants use their investigative skills to determine the fair value of any business.
• Steel
  The number of steel products is very high. A large distributor—which typically has sales of $50 million—may handle as many as 85,000 different products, according to First Research. If you are considering breaking into the steel industry, consult our forensic accounting firm for a business valuation before you make any decisions.
• Ticket Brokerage
  Ticket brokers are individuals or firms licensed by a state to resell event and entertainment tickets. Most ticket brokers are small businesses averaging 10 to 15 employees, and reporting annual sales from $3 to $4 million. Learn some of the most common challenges facing the ticket brokerage industry by requesting a certified business valuation on a local brokerage.
• Youth Athletics
  About 25 million children age 6-18 participate in one or more school or community based athletic program. This number is on the rise as the average age of children entering such programs has dropped. If you are concerned about the valuation of the youth athletic business, our forensic accounting services can help.