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Audits, Litigation & Forensics

Specialty & Audit Services

Some financial matters demand more than routine accounting — they demand precision, independence and credibility. For over 15 years, Ellsworth & Stout, CPAs has delivered audits, forensic analysis, litigation support and expert testimony that stand up to the closest scrutiny, in Las Vegas and beyond.

What We Deliver

Specialized expertise, held to a higher standard

From plan and association audits to fraud investigations and courtroom testimony, our specialty engagements are led by experienced CPAs who understand exactly what regulators, plan sponsors, boards and courts expect.

Audits, Reviews & Compilations

The full spectrum of assurance — from independent audits to reviews and compilations — giving lenders, boards and stakeholders confidence in your financial statements.

401(k) Audits

Compliant, efficient employee benefit plan audits that meet ERISA and Department of Labor requirements — keeping plan sponsors protected and participants secure.

HOA Audits

Independent audits for homeowners associations that give boards and residents transparency, accountability and confidence in how community funds are managed.

Litigation Support Services

Financial analysis, damage calculations and clear, defensible reporting that give attorneys the accounting firepower they need in disputes and negotiations.

Expert Witness Services

Credible, articulate expert testimony grounded in sound accounting. We explain complex financial matters clearly enough to hold up under cross-examination.

Fraud Prevention & Detection

Forensic review of transactions and controls to uncover irregularities, quantify losses and put safeguards in place that deter fraud before it happens again.

Bankruptcy Services

Objective financial guidance through insolvency and reorganization — from documentation and reporting to analysis that supports the best path forward for creditors and debtors alike.

Ellsworth & Stout CPAs conducting an audit in Las Vegas
15+Years of assurance
Independence & Integrity

Numbers that withstand scrutiny

Audit and forensic work is only as valuable as it is credible. Our engagements are built on independence, rigorous methodology and reporting that regulators, boards and courts can rely on.

  • True independence — objective assurance free of conflicts, exactly as standards require.
  • Regulatory fluency — ERISA, DOL and Nevada HOA requirements handled with confidence.
  • Court-ready reporting — clear findings and testimony that hold up under examination.
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Trust & Accuracy

Why clients rely on our findings

When the stakes are high — a plan audit, a fraud investigation, a courtroom dispute — precision isn't optional. Here's what every specialty engagement delivers.

  • Meticulous accuracy — thorough testing and documentation behind every conclusion we reach.
  • Standards-driven work — engagements performed to professional auditing and assurance standards.
  • Clear communication — complex findings translated into plain, defensible language.
  • Discretion & confidentiality — sensitive matters handled with complete professionalism.
  • Partner-led engagements — experienced CPAs, not junior staff, own your file end to end.

Compliance

Engagements aligned with ERISA, DOL and state regulatory requirements.

Transparency

Clear findings that give boards, sponsors and courts full visibility.

Protection

Controls and safeguards that reduce risk and deter fraud.

Precision

Detailed, defensible analysis you can stand behind in any forum.

Questions

Specialty Services FAQs

Generally, employee benefit plans with 100 or more eligible participants must be audited each year under ERISA and Department of Labor rules and filed with Form 5500. We help sponsors confirm whether an audit is required and complete it accurately and on time.

They offer different levels of assurance. An audit provides the highest level through detailed testing and verification. A review offers limited assurance based on analytical procedures and inquiry. A compilation presents your financial information without assurance. We help you choose the right level for your lenders, boards or regulators.

Yes. We provide litigation support and expert witness services — analyzing financial records, calculating damages and delivering clear, credible testimony that attorneys and courts can rely on. Our reports are prepared to withstand cross-examination.

We perform forensic reviews of transactions, records and internal controls to identify irregularities and quantify any losses. Beyond detection, we recommend and help implement stronger controls and safeguards so your organization is far better protected going forward.

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Work with a Las Vegas CPA firm whose findings hold up when it matters most. Your first consultation is always free.