Behind the Numbers: Divorce, Business Valuation & Hidden Assets with Erik Blaushield

In this eye-opening episode, Mandy and Deanna sit down with Erik Blaushield, a CPA and certified valuation analyst with over two decades of experience in business valuation, forensic accounting, and divorce-related financial analysis. Erik breaks down the often misunderstood world of valuing a business during divorce—what makes a company a marital asset, when it needs to be valued, and how claims like "it's worth nothing without me" don’t necessarily hold up.

The conversation dives deep into red flags for hidden assets, the nuances of cash-heavy businesses, and how forensic accountants trace money movement through complex financial statements, crypto accounts, and lifestyle clues. Erik also explains the importance of understanding how different assets, like stock options, RSUs, and retirement accounts, are not created equal when it comes to equitable division.

This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone navigating divorce involving businesses or complex finances. And yes, Erik also shares his favorite pizza toppings and the self-care ritual that helps him stay sane during tax season.

Whether you’re the business owner or the out-spouse trying to make sense of the numbers, this episode will leave you smarter, more confident, and better equipped to ask the right questions.

Contact Erik Blaushield

Email: eblaushield@lga.cpa

Website: https://www.lga.cpa/our-team/erik-blaushield/