Dean Dorton, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Shilts CPA, a renowned forensic accounting and valuation firm based in Jacksonville, Florida, has joined Dean Dorton, effective December 1, 2024. This transaction expands Dean Dorton’s ability to offer enhanced expertise to clients in need of specialized forensic accounting and valuation services. 

Bringing Josh Shilts and his team into Dean Dorton represents a pivotal step in our strategic growth. By adding these resources to our current outstanding group, we can increase service offerings to our clients. We are now positioned to better serve our clients in valuation, financial litigation and fraud detection. We are excited about the opportunities this presents for our clients and our firm.

David Bundy, President & CEO

This transaction enables Dean Dorton to expand its valuation and forensic accounting offerings, including: 

  • Financial Litigation Support: Providing expert analysis and testimony in financial disputes 
  • Forensic Data Analysis: Leveraging technology to uncover hidden financial patterns and discrepancies 
  • Valuation: Providing expert Valuation services for complex securities, Estate and Gift Tax situations, Corporate Planning and Financing, Buy-Sell agreements and Intellectual Property assets 
  • Expert Witness Services: Supporting clients in complex litigation with clear, defensible expert testimony 

We’ve built a strong reputation in forensic accounting and valuation services. Joining Dean Dorton allows us to extend our reach and leverage greater resources to support our clients. We look forward to growing together.

Josh Shilts, President and Founder of Shilts CPA

Effective December 1, 2024, Shilts will join Dean Dorton as a Director in Valuation and Forensic Services. 

This is a part of Dean Dorton’s broader vision to meet the growing demand for specialized advisory services in the middle market. As companies face increasing regulatory scrutiny and financial challenges, Dean Dorton’s forensic accounting and valuation services aim to help clients achieve maximum growth while remaining compliant.  

Our clients are seeking more specialized services, particularly in valuation and forensic accounting, and this transaction equips us to provide that expertise. We look forward to bringing these expanded resources to our clients.

David Bundy, President & CEO

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC provides an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies. The firm helps clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup to growth and proper succession planning. Dean Dorton emphasizes smart technology, leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business.  

About Shilts CPA

Shilts CPA provides forensic accounting, litigation support and valuation services, helping businesses and legal professionals navigate complex financial issues. The firm specializes in fraud detection, forensic investigations, and expert witness testimony, with a strong reputation for thorough, accurate, and reliable services.