About Arlen

Arlen Lasinsky, a director in the Advisory Services division at Marcum LLP, possesses an impressive career in various roles, including auditor, controller, CFO, treasurer, consultant, and fraud investigator. Leveraging his extensive experience, Arlen supports legal counsel and their clients in high-stakes situations, such as civil and criminal litigation and fraud investigations.

As an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Arlen’s specialization lies in business valuations, including areas such as gift and estate tax matters, marital dissolutions, strategic planning, transaction advisory, and litigation support. His exceptional proficiency in valuation provides clients with invaluable insights for making sound financial decisions.

In addition to his valuation expertise, Arlen holds the esteemed Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation and is recognized as a financial forensics specialist. He has established himself as a trusted advisor in preventative maintenance, implementing innovative procedures, and identifying and evaluating damages

Arlen’s insights are highly sought after, leading him to frequent speaking engagements and numerous authored articles on topics spanning fraud prevention and cash management. He has been interviewed and quoted as an authority in various media outlets, including periodicals, radio, and television.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
  • Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
  • The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)

Articles, Seminars & Presentations

  • “Hidden Assets in Divorce: Are You Getting Your Share of the Whole Pie?”
  • The International Academy of Family Lawyers, November 2022
Practice Focus

Accounting
Asset Tracing
Business Litigation
Business and Shareholder Disputes
Business Valuations
CAM Audits
Divorce and Domestic Relations
Economic Damages
Expert Testimony
Forensic
Fraud
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Identity Theft
Internal Control Assessments
Internal Investigation
Labor Relations
Litigation Support Services
Lost Profit Analysis

Industry Focus

Litigation Support
Boards of Directors
Corporate ComplianceOfficers
Corporate Counsel
Court Appointed Neutrals
Law Firms

Education

BS, Accountancy, with Honors and Distinction
University of Illinois, Chicago