Financial Evidence. Built to Hold.
Shields Forensics is a specialist forensic accounting practice engaged by legal counsel and private clients in matters where financial evidence must be thorough independent and built to withstand scrutiny.
Every report prepared by Shields Forensics reflects an independent expert opinion formed in accordance with the expert's overriding duty to the Court. Arnold Shields does not act as an advocate for either party. Whether appointed by a nominating party, agreed between parties, or appointed as a single joint expert, the same standard of independence, rigour, and transparency applies to every engagement.
Independent Expert Opinion. Duty to the Court
EXPERT DUTY TO THE COURT
HOW WE HELP
Family Law Business Valuations
Independent valuations of businesses, professional practices, partnerships, and superannuation interests for property settlement proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
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1. FAMILY LAW
2. COMMERCIAL
Business Valuations for Disputes & Transactions
Valuations of shareholdings and business interests for shareholder disputes, oppression proceedings, commercial litigation, and transactions.
3. LITIGATION
Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support
Expert forensic accounting reports for commercial disputes. Fraud investigations, solvency assessments, and due diligence reports.
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4. PERSONAL INJURY
Personal Injury- Economic Loss Assessments
Past and future economic loss quantification. Acting primarily for defendants and insurers. Evidence built to withstand cross-examination.
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Why Instruct Shields Forensics
A combination of credentials, courtroom experience, and commercial insight that is uncommon among forensic accounting practitioners.
Arnold Shields
Forensic Accountant & Principal, Shields Forensics
With over 30 years of forensic accounting experience, Arnold Shields has been engaged in complex commercial disputes, family law proceedings, and fraud investigations across a range of sectors. He brings analytical rigour and clear expert evidence to matters where precision is not optional.
Every engagement is handled by Arnold and his core team. That is a deliberate choice, and one that instructing solicitors and private clients have come to rely on.
Where financial complexity requires precision.
Forensic accounting for matters where the numbers must be right.
1. Accredited Business Valuation Specialist2. Courtroom-Tested ExpertFounder of a global e-commerce business achieving over $10 million in worldwide sales. Advisory services to more than 500 businesses. A practical understanding of what drives business value that cannot be acquired through accounting qualifications alone.
When you instruct Shields Forensics, you work directly with Arnold throughout - from initial discussion to delivery of the report and giving evidence in court. No delegation to junior staff. No intermediaries.
Court timetables don't wait. Arnold is committed to meeting agreed deadlines, providing prompt fee estimates, and being accessible to instructing solicitors throughout the engagement.
"The expert you appoint is the expert who does the work."
5. Responsive and ReliableOver 30 years of experience. Oral evidence given in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Supreme Court NSW, Federal Court, NSW District Court, and Victoria County Court. Experienced in single expert appointments, conclaves, and concurrent evidence.
Arnold holds the BVS designation from CAANZ - a specialist accreditation requiring demonstrated expertise in valuation methodology, practice, and professional standards. Member of CAANZ Special Interest Groups in both Forensic Accounting and Business Valuation.
4. Sole Practitioner — Direct Access3. Real Commercial ExperienceBusiness Valuation Specialist
30+ Years
Specialist experience
5 Court Jurisdictions
Federal to County Court
Business Valuation Specialist
Chartered Accountant
CAANZ
CAANZ Accredited
Need a Forensic Accountant or Business Valuation Expert?
Whether you are a solicitor preparing to instruct an expert, or a party reviewing a proposed valuer, Arnold welcomes your enquiry. All initial discussions are confidential and without obligation.
Or call 0421 721 791 to discuss your matter directly