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Forensic accounting and tax resolution delivered with integrity and precision.

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About Lynette Rhodes

CPA since 1985. Masters in Economic Crime Management. Specialist in forensic accounting and tax resolution.

Lynette operates and manages The Lost Coin, LLC, deploying over 30+ years as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She has been licensed through the State of Missouri since 2013. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentialed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and she holds a Certificate in Financial Forensics (CFF) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Lynette obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science degree in Economic Crime Management from Utica College in New York. Lynette began her accounting career with then prestigious Arthur Andersen & Co as an auditor. She spent nearly 10 years in various internal audit, accounting, and finance positions at Hewlett-Packard Company, and also has extensive experience as a real estate investor. She has prepared hundreds of individual and corporate tax returns and payroll tax filings. More recently, she spent two years in New Orleans performing fraud investigation and forensic accounting work for the largest class-action court ordered settlement program in the history of the United States. She also spent nearly a year investigating allegations of embezzlement at a closely-held family business, identifying stolen funds in excess of $1.6 million along with fraudulently filed corporate tax returns and quarterly payroll reports. From her public accounting roots at the largest and most respected global accounting firm in the world to her years in Corporate America to her consulting experience with small family businesses, Lynette has developed a proven track record as a well-rounded finance professional.

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Personalized answers to common client questions.

Forensic accounting involves using advanced accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to analyze financial records for signs of fraud, misconduct, or disputes. Forensic accountants dig beneath surface-level data to uncover inconsistencies, trace the movement of funds, and reconstruct financial activities that may have been concealed or manipulated. Their work is often used in legal cases, including fraud investigations, divorce proceedings, business valuation disputes, and insurance claims. By translating complex financial information into clear, evidence-based findings, forensic accounting helps attorneys, courts, and organizations make informed decisions and uncover the truth behind financial irregularities.

Tax resolution is the process of helping individuals or businesses address and resolve problems they have with the IRS or state tax authorities. It typically involves identifying the cause of the tax issue—such as unpaid taxes, unfiled returns, audits, penalties, or liens—and then pursuing the best strategy to fix it. Common solutions include setting up installment agreements, negotiating settlements through programs like an Offer in Compromise, removing penalties when reasonable cause exists, or bringing filings up to date. The goal of tax resolution is to reduce financial stress, ensure compliance, and create a manageable path forward for the taxpayer.

I am very much a night-owl. Feel free to reach out in the evenings for a prompt response.

That depends on the specific services you require. Please contact me for a personalized quote.

The name comes from a biblical parable, Luke 15:8-10.

“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Contact

Phone: (417) 427-3600

Email: info@thelostcoinllc.com

Contact

Contact Lynette

Phone: (417) 427-3600

Email: info@thelostcoinllc.com