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Rakesh Kapila
Principal
Rakesh is a principal at Sim Kapila, Chartered Accountants, a firm based in London WC2 which specialises in forensic and investigative accountancy (rkapila@simkapila.co.uk; www.simkapila.co.uk).
Principal
Rakesh is a principal at Sim Kapila, Chartered Accountants, a firm based in London WC2 which specialises in forensic and investigative accountancy (rkapila@simkapila.co.uk; www.simkapila.co.uk).
Rakesh Kapila considers the expert accountant’s role in the assessment of lost pension rights in various types of litigation
Rakesh Kapila explains how forensic accountants can help when disputes arise from the administration of estates
Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can assist lawyers in actions arising from alleged breaches of directors’ responsibilities
Rakesh Kapila highlights key aspects underlying valuations of family businesses on divorce & outlines ways in which such businesses can help in funding financial settlements
Rakesh Kapila explains why profit & cash flow forecasts are important in litigation assignments on which forensic accountants are involved
Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can play a very useful role as shadow experts in many types of case
Rakesh Kapila considers possible shortcomings in the financial statements submitted by the parties in matrimonial proceedings
Security for costs: Rakesh Kapila reports on the forensic accountant's role
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