Dean Dorton, an Accounting Today Top 100 firm, is thrilled to welcome Helen Cohen as a key leader within its growing Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) team.
With more than 30 years of experience in business valuation, forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert testimony, Helen brings a distinguished track record of success. She joins Dean Dorton following a tenure at Blue & Co., where she built a reputation for delivering strategic insights and exceptional client service.
Helen’s expertise and leadership are unparalleled in the FVS industry. She is the most experienced hire we’ve made since forming this group, and her track record speaks volumes about her ability to drive successful outcomes for clients. We are beyond excited to welcome her to our team.
Josh Shilts, Valuation & Dispute Services Director
Helen has been recognized as an expert witness in courts across Kentucky and has extensive experience handling complex financial matters, including business valuations, commercial damages, and marital dissolution cases. A respected thought leader, she has also spoken at industry events and authored articles on the financial and tax implications of litigation.
At Dean Dorton, Helen will drive growth and innovation within the FVS group, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for delivering tailored solutions and outstanding client service.
I’m excited to join Dean Dorton and contribute to a firm that is deeply committed to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The FVS team here is exceptional, and I look forward to working alongside this talented group to continue delivering best-in-class advisory services to our clients.
Helen Cohen, Executive Consultant
Helen’s addition underscores Dean Dorton’s strategic focus on expanding its forensic and valuation expertise to meet clients’ evolving needs. With her leadership, the firm can strengthen its presence in the FVS space and deliver even greater value to businesses and legal professionals.
About Dean Dorton
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC provides an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies throughout the region, nationally, and internationally. 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.