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FPG-USA
CFO Advisory, Bookkeeping & Accounting
“Cleaner Books. Smarter Strategy. Stronger Profits.”
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When Do Companies Typically Need Outside CFO Advisory?
Many businesses don’t need a full-time CFO every day. But there are certain moments where experienced outside financial advisory becomes critically important. Common examples include: Rapid Growth As companies scale: reporting complexity increases cash flow pressure grows margins become harder to monitor strategic decisions carry greater risk Growth can expose weaknesses that smaller operations never faced. Financial Stress or Cash Flow Problems Outside CFO advisory is often
Richard Kahn
16 hours ago1 min read
How Is CFO Advisory ROI Measured?
The answer is simple — it shows up in real dollars. 💰 1. Cash Flow Improvement Faster collections Better payables timing Reduced cash shortages 👉 More cash on hand = immediate impact 📉 2. Cost Savings Eliminating unnecessary expenses Vendor renegotiation Operational efficiencies 👉 Small changes here often produce large savings 📈 3. Revenue Growth Better pricing strategy Identifying high-margin services Smarter growth decisions 👉 Not just more revenue — better revenue ⚠️
Richard Kahn
May 51 min read
What Does a Fractional CFO Actually Do?
A Fractional CFO provides high-level financial strategy without the cost of a full-time hire. Most businesses have bookkeeping — but lack real financial insight. A CFO helps with: Understanding your numbers Managing cash flow and profitability Forecasting and planning ahead Supporting key business decisions At FPG-USA, we also distinguish: CFO Advisory → internal strategy Fractional CFO → external representation If you're making decisions without clear financial visibility, i
Richard Kahn
May 11 min read
🧾What Counts as a “Reportable Transaction” on Form 5472?
👋 Many foreign-owned U.S. single-member LLC (SMLLC) owners understand they may need to file Form 5472—but are often unclear what actually needs to be reported. The key concept is understanding what qualifies as a “reportable transaction” between the LLC and its foreign owner. 🧠 What Is a Reportable Transaction? A reportable transaction generally includes any financial activity between the LLC and its foreign owner, such as: Contributions of money or property Distributions
Richard Kahn
Apr 241 min read
Do I Need to File Form 5472 if My LLC Had No Activity?
Foreign-owned U.S. single-member LLCs are generally required to file Form 5472 even if there is no income, expenses, or business activity during the year. This requirement is frequently missed—particularly by owners who formed a U.S. LLC for future use, asset holding, or online activity that has not yet generated revenue. Form 5472 is an informational filing, but the consequences for failing to file can be significant. The IRS may assess a penalty starting at $25,000 per enti
Richard Kahn
Apr 201 min read


Huge case settlement on FPG's testimony
Highly esteemed litigating attorney Louis Accurso of Kansas City, Missouri has advised that a case he brought against MERSCORP, MERS,...
Richard Kahn
Mar 21, 20191 min read


What is O.A.R. ?
O.A.R. - Outside Audit(or) Reviews "A cottage industry of pretender experts, mostly unemployed loan officers, have labeled themselves...

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Feb 4, 20191 min read


What are things I should avoid?
Things to avoid in hiring/using FPG-USA testifying expert's services. You must be a party to a foreclosure to battle it. You must be...

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Feb 4, 20192 min read


What is a Testifying Expert vs. Auditor
Any auditor can "claim" they are an "expert". If you are ordering a service upon which you expect to litigate or drive a litigation...

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Feb 4, 20194 min read


How do I introduce my expert and 3 opposing counsel responses.
FPG-USA's qualifying expert has been challenged myriad times over his 35 year career and sustained 100% on his credentials and form of...

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Feb 4, 20192 min read


Why FPG-USA does not offer Bloomberg terminal audits...
Bloomberg Terminal Audits are typically offered by persons with 24 and/or 14 hour certification credentials. Bloomberg accesses lender...

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Feb 4, 20191 min read


What are the ways you can testify in my case?
We can provide expert testimony in different ways: Appear in person at your trial and take the witness stand. Provide testimony to both...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


How do we expose Fraud Upon The Court?
Empowering Judges with the testimony and experience of a testifying expert to help the Court determine of issues is a compelling reason...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


What is a good usable foreclosure fraud and securitization audit?
Good usable audits are delivered in the form of written testimony upon which oral testimony can be based. Relevant evidence is provided...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20192 min read


What kind of mortgage securitizations do we cover?
We cover the Private Label Mortgage Backed Securitization (MBS). This includes lenders and investment banks that pool loans and sell...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


How do we base our audit pricing?
Time is the key component. Assessments take the least time, Trust Not Identified cases take less time and involve much less...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


What is our NO EXCEPTIONS policy on assessment upgrades to full MFFI-TID audit packages and reviews?
On 07/31/2015 FPG-USA put their no exceptions final policy on the following items into full effect. The policy was set in January 2015...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


Do we utilize Bloomberg searches and what value do they have?
Bloomberg is a third party software system tracking derivative trades reported by fourth parties reporting Over the Counter...

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Feb 4, 20191 min read


Is there any relationship between Richard Kahn (FPG-USA)and Vince Khan (George Tran)?
None at all. Richard Kahn is FPG-USA's senior qualifying expert. His bio can be viewed from the ABOUT tab. FPG-USA does not do business...

FPG-USA
Feb 4, 20191 min read


Won my Case Against Citibank
I won my case against Citibank for BSARM 2007-3, dismissed with prejudice, based upon Mr. Kahn's unrebutted testimony. Watching how a ...

FPG-USA
Feb 3, 20191 min read
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