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As a certified public accountant (CPA) and attorney, I offer a unique set of skills and expertise that can benefit a wide range of clients. With my background in both accounting and law, I can provide comprehensive financial and legal services to individuals, small businesses, and corporations.

One of the key advantages of working with a CPA who is also an attorney is the ability to address both financial and legal issues. For example, I can assist with tax planning and compliance, as well as advise on legal matters such as contract review and business formation. This comprehensive approach can save clients time and money, as they do not need to seek out separate professionals for their accounting and legal needs.

Another benefit of working with a CPA-attorney is the ability to provide specialized services. For example, I can assist clients with legal issues related to their finances, such as debt collection or bankruptcy. I can also advise on tax implications of legal decisions, such as the tax consequences of settling a lawsuit. This level of expertise is particularly valuable for clients who are facing complex financial or legal challenges.

In addition to my skills and expertise, I am committed to providing personalized service to each of my clients. I understand that every client has unique needs and goals, and I work closely with them to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. I am available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the process, ensuring that my clients always feel informed and in control.

Overall, my background as a CPA and attorney makes me a valuable asset for clients who need comprehensive financial and legal services. I am committed to providing personalized service and expert advice to help my clients achieve their goals. If you're looking for a CPA who can also handle your legal matters, please contact me today.

Tel: 310-288-1940

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9301 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 510

BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210

Alan Forester, ESQ., CPA, Ph. D. (Candidate)

Alan Forester, CPA, Attorney, practices in Beverly Hills, California in the areas Tax and Trust law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law. Alan Forester also testified as an expert witness in various state and federal courts in California. As a CPA Mr. Forester provides accounting, financial, and business valuation services.

Alan Forester is a Certified Public Accountant, Attorney, and Economist. He received his M.A. in Economics and Finance, his Ph.D. Candidacy degree in Economics from UCLA, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Forester is an adjunct professor at California State University (CSU) and has teaching credentials in Accounting and Economics.

Forester has taught tax, accounting, business law, statistics, and computer courses to graduate and undergraduate students, which required strong interpersonal and communication and public speaking skills.

Mr. Forester has considerable experience in the field of business and tax law, augmented by a formal education in law, economics and accounting, a background in real estate law as a licensed California Real Estate Broker, experience as a practicing California attorney, CPA and expert witness/forensic accountant, testifying in corporate law, breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, divorce, and business litigation cases on damages and valuation issues.

Mr. Forester is a Judicial Arbitrator of the Superior Court of the State of California for Los Angeles County as well as a mandatory fee arbitration for the State Bar of California.

Mr. Forester is a member of the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of California, United States Tax Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Federal District Courts of California, American Bar Association, California Bar Association, American Economics Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

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Since 1991, we have helped countless clients in making sound decisions about their legal case. With our experience in a broad range of issues, our knowledgeable attorneys can give you a good fighting chance in your legal battle. Schedule a legal consultation today by calling us at the number listed on this website. We look forward to helping you with your legal concerns.

HOA laws and accounting practices are complicated and constantly are changing. Your board does not need both an attorney and a CPA. Mr. Alan Forester can guide the board through various law changes and assist the board with complicated tax issues & fund accounting for HOAs & coops. Additionally our firm can file Federal form 1120C tax returns for coop corporations and Federal form 199 tax returns for HOA non profit corporations. Mr. Forester can handle both HOA's legal and tax matters competently.

Alan Forester, CPA, Attorney
Beverly Hills, California
www.HOAsAttorneys.com; www.HOAsCPAs.com

CHANGES IN HOA LAWS & REGULATIONS IN 2022

Meetings can be virtual. Notice of the first virtual meeting must be announced to all members by mail including the contact information of someone who can help with log-in difficulties, and all votes in purely virtual meetings must be by roll call.
Safekeeping of HOA funds. The current Civil Code Section 5380(b)(6) requirement of board approval for $5,000 or 5% of the HOA estimated annual income (whichever is less), and HOAs of over 50 members must have board approval increases starting at the lesser of $10,000 or 5% of the HOA estimated annual income.
Starting in 2023, owners may choose whether they wish to receive individual notifications from the HOA by postal and/or electronic mail.
Last year's SB 3182 added Civil Code Section 4741, barring "unreasonable" restrictions against HOA rentals and requiring HOAs to amend their governing documents before 2022 to correct any unreasonable restrictions.
AB 1584 opens a six-month window starting Jan. 1, 2023 and concluding July 1, 2023, in which HOA boards can amend CC&Rs without a membership vote solely to remove provisions violating Section 4741.

Alcohol and tobacco sales in California are strictly regulated by a variety of government agencies including the Alcohol and Beverage Control, The State Board of Equalization, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and Municipal Law Enforcement. There are many laws and regulations that must be followed, but there are no consolidated guides to follow to ensure that one is abiding by these laws.

Over 22 years many restaurant and bar owners turn to an attorney Alan Forester as an expert in the area of Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to assist them through applying for and complying with liquor license laws. Mr. Forester over twenty two years has practiced as an ABC attorney and a CPA in Beverly Hills California and provided representation to numerous ABC licensee and has written many articles regarding alcoholic beverage law in the United States.

Proposition 64 made cannabis legal in California. However, cannabis investors in California are faced with various local and State government regulations which makes the road to obtaining a grower or distillery license very strenuous. There are various steps necessary to obtain either cannabis licenses from local government approval to land use permit and finally to State Department of Cannabis Control. All investors need a knowledgeable attorney to navigate various cannabis laws and an experienced CPA to understand various tax implications of this industry.

Alan Forester, is a CPA and An attorney with such qualifications of cannabis industry and he is located in Beverly Hills California.

Selected Publications — Beverage Industry News

Alcohol Beverage Control Disciplinary Process, Part II, Jan. 2011
Alcohol Beverage Control Disciplinary Process, Part I, Nov./Dec. 2010
Can Retailers or Wholesalers Sell Alcohol Over the Internet, Oct. 2010
How to Defend Against Protest of Your Alcohol Beverage License Application, Sept. 2010
Common Media Issues Related to Retail Alcoholic Beverage License, Aug. 2010
Taste-Testing and Market Research in Alcoholic Beverage Industry, July 2010
Suppliers' Entertainment of Consumers at Invitation-Only Events, May/June 2010
Documentary Evidence of Age and Identity, March/April 2010
Coupons and Rebates for Alcoholic Beverage Products, Feb. 2010
New Registration and Reporting Requirements for California Purchasers, Jan. 2010
Trends in Current Beer Consumption, Nov./Dec. 2009
Future Trends in Beer Consumption, Oct. 2009
ABC License Type 47 Advantages and Pitfalls, Sept. 2009
DUI Law in California Part III, Aug. 2009
DUI Law in California Part II, June/July 2009
DUI Law in California Part I, May 2009
Vicarious Liability of Employers for Sexual Harassment in the Food and Beverage Industry, April 2009
The Law on Sexual Harassment by Co-Workers in the Food and Beverage Industry, March 2009
Sexual Harassment Issues in Food and Beverage Establishments, Feb. 2009
Sin Consumption During Bad Economic Times, Jan. 2009
The Economic Condition of Wine and Spirit Industry, Nov./Dec. 2008
The Economic Condition of Beer Industry, Oct. 2008
Organizing Your Business: Common Business Entities, Sept. 2008
Teen Drinking Epidemic?, Aug. 2008
Proposed San Francisco Ban on Tobacco Sales in Drug Stores, July 2008
Drunk Driving Laws in California, June 2008
Labeling and Advertising of Alcoholic Beverage — A Fresh Look, April/May 2008
Can You Make A Deal with ABC?, March 2008
What Is the Law on Topless Clubs in California, Feb. 2008
What Are the Counties Where Alcohol Licenses are Most Valuable?, Dec. 2007/Jan. 2008
What Are the Taxes on Alcohol in California?, Nov. 2007
How to Open a Bar, Oct. 2007
Beer Advertising and labeling, Sept. 2007
Tavern Owner's Liability, Aug. 2007
Entrapment vs. Legitimate ABC Undercover Investigation, July 2007
States Cracking Down on Bars and Restaurants, June 2007
Alcohol Labeling, May 2007
Alcohol Promotions: What is the Law?, March/April 2007
Hey, Sweetie. Want to Buy me a Drink?, Feb. 2007
Licensees Be on Alert, Jan. 2007
Hey Sweetie, Want to Buy Me a Drink?, Patterson's Beverage Journal, Sept. 2006
Licensees Be on Alert, Patterson's Beverage Journal, Aug. 2006

Alan Forester has been qualified as an expert witness, and has testified as an expert witness in various state and federal courts throughout the state of California. Under California Evidence Code Section 720, "[a] person is qualified to testify as an expert if he has special knowledge, skill, experience, training or education sufficient to qualify him as an expert on the subject to which his testimony is related."

Alan Forester is a Forensic Accountant and Expert Witness in the area of Accounting. He has extensive knowledge in the areas of Accounting and Auditing, Real Estate Finance, Statistics, Economics and Corporate Law. Mr. Forester is highly qualified, earning his Juris Doctor Degree at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Ph.D Candidacy in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and M.A in Economics and Finance at UCLA. He is also a top-ranked Certified Public Accountant.

Selected Cases

Funeral Insurance Fraud case in San Francisco County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Calculation of damages in a complex litigation regarding Toy Trademark Infringement (Expert for Defendant)
Valuation of Law Practice Construction Defect case in Los Angeles County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Business Interpretation (Expert for Plaintiff)
Insurance Arbitration (Expert for Plaintiff)
Dispute between Medical Practitioners of a medical corporation in Riverside County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Medical Corporation Valuation and Shareholder Dispute in Modesto County
Fraud on Minority Shareholders in Los Angeles County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Race Discrimination calculation of Damages (Expert for Defendant)
Personal Injury & Business Damages (Expert for Plaintiff)
Fiduciary Responsibility of majority shareholders towards minority shareholders in San Francisco County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Divorce Proceeding in Los Angeles County (Expert for Petitioner)
403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan issues in Los Angeles County (Expert for Plaintiff)
Breach of Contract in Los Angeles County (Expert for Defendant)
Violation of patent law in case of a toy manufacturer (Expert for Defendant)
Violation of patent law in case of credit card magnification strip (Expert for Defendant)
Calculation of damages in a labor discrimination case (Expert for Plaintiff)
Calculation of damages in corporate bylaw violation (Expert for Plaintiff)

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