We value what you value

 
 
valls_cogencegrp_0606.jpg
 

 We are Cogence Group

We are enthusiastic, reliable, and professional CPAs who work with the best attorneys, business owners, and corporations. We answer complex forensic accounting and business valuation questions.

 

see what others are saying

 
 
Banner-red.jpg
valls_cogence_317.jpg

Jay Sickler

CPA, Expert Witness in more than 170 cases since 1994, and founder of Cogence Group.

Jay is a Certified Public Accountant, an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in business valuation, with the American Society of Appraisers, and has been designated as Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Jay created Cogence Group to help attorneys, their clients and business owners succeed. He loves assisting non-financial individuals understand financial stuff.

When it comes to helping you in the courtroom, Jay is your guy. He is passionate about educating the judge and jury and was one of the first individuals in Portland to effectively provide expert witness services in large commercial litigation matters. Meaning he brings dedication, expertise, enthusiasm, and credibility to your case. Always ensuring you receive the best service. Jay and his team of ex-Big 4 CPAs offer unique, personable, and reliable services that very few other CPAs can offer to attorneys and business owners.

We want to help you help your clients.

 
valls_CogenceGrp_105.jpg

Our Services

 
valls_cogence_872.jpg

Financial Forensic Services

Are you looking for help in a case involving financial, accounting, or economic analysis?

We have testified in over 170 litigated cases. We analyze your financial or economic case challenges to deliver a logical, credible, and persuasive testimony in the courtroom.

Business Valuation Services

Are you an attorney, business owner, or professional advisor looking for a business valuation?

Here at Cogence Group we help tell the story of your business through numbers. In carrying out your business valuation, we consider the intangibles and how the value of your business is affected by a lifetime of investment.

We’re here to help

Whether you’re an attorney, business owner, or trusted professional advisor, we’re here to help you.

Do you need the most experienced economic damages expert to help with your case?

Or are you looking for a reliable and comprehensive business valuation so you can retire?

 

HELPING YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THE NUMBERS

Watch the video to learn more

Banner3.jpg

SEND US A MESSAGE