Melinda Bowman joined Ferrier Hodgson in 1995 and is a Executive Manager with the firm.
Melinda has participated in many forensic accounting assignments in the following areas:
- Loss of profits in respect of an alleged breach of a distribution agreement regarding the sale of roofing product
- Loss of profits pursuant to a shopping centre tenants trade practices claim
- Loss of profits arising form cancelled sales orders of biscuits due to allegedly faulty biscuit cartons and packaging
- Financial analysis of alternatives available to a property developer
- Loss of profits after repudiation of a contract due to the supply of unmerchantable beverages
- Damages assessment as a result of an alleged breach in employment contracts
- Loss of profits in respect of an alleged breach of a distribution agreement regarding the sale of remote control toys
- Damages assessment in respect of an alleged breach of warranty provisions under a supply agreement and alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act due to the supply of faulty computer equipment
- Critique of a cashflow model used to value a quarryLoss of profits allegedly suffered as a result of an infringement of intellectual property rightsOpinion on company solvency
Melinda has gained considerable experience specialising in loss and damage assessments across many businesses in a variety of industries.
Melinda has produced valuable financial input and analysis to clients in many litigated matters.
Recently, Melinda was involved in investigating a large misstatement in the financial accounts of a public health organisation.
Melinda has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Accounting) with Monash University.