About Us
Eli C. Neal CPA, ABV, CFF
Principal
Eli loves to help his clients understand the economics of a dispute or the value of a privately held business. He brings experience and energy to every project he works on, ultimately, thriving with complex assignments and testifying in trial and arbitration.
In 2018, Eli was selected as an AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation Award Recipient which recognizes CPAs under 40 years old who exhibit exemplary professional achievement. He has taken a special interest supporting cannabis businesses and business owners in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation. Prior to forming 4 Corners Financial Forensics, Eli sharpened his skills under Jay Sickler at Cogence Group and as a financial auditor at Ernst & Young in both Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
Eli graduated Cum Laude from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and is a proud Husky. While in college, Eli was President of his Jewish fraternity – Alpha Epsilon Pi – and enjoyed a summer study abroad trip to Italy where he met his wife, Jamie.
In their free time, Eli and Jamie enjoy rooting for their Seattle sports teams, playing softball, soccer, volleyball, and kickball, and now waving to ducks at the Kirkland waterfront with their young daughters, Blair and Avery.
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Taylor Cothran CPA
Senior Forensic Accountant
Taylor is passionate about helping clients through difficult financial situations. Her goal is to understand the story the numbers are telling, then present that information in a way that makes sense to all parties involved. She truly enjoys digging into the details and finding answers, and will never turn down a good spreadsheet.
Prior to joining 4 Corners, Taylor learned about the art of business valuations and financial forensics from Jay Sickler at Cogence Group in Portland, Oregon. She had the chance to build her skills, help clients, and serve as an expert witness in arbitration and trial. Before that, Taylor began her career at Ernst & Young’s Portland office as an auditor. Taylor and Eli worked together at both of these companies; their track records and shared work experiences make them an excellent team.
Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the Pamplin School of Business at the University of Portland. She grew up in Bothell, Washington, and currently resides in San Luis Obispo, California, with her surfer husband, Brandon, and their young daughter, Zoey.
Andrea Giuffrida
Forensic Accountant
Andrea loves the complex nature of financial forensics and truly enjoys solving the puzzles presented to her. Once Andrea gets her hands on a project, you can rest assured that she’ll finish the project to the highest quality in the most efficient manner. She’s dedicated to helping her clients understand the complexities of each project down to the most minute detail.
Andrea comes to 4 Corners from Clark Nuber where she spent three years performing financial reviews, audits, and single audits for some of Clark Nuber’s highest valued clients. Her experience with these highly complex industries shows her aptitude for all things finance.
Andrea started her education at Washington State University before transferring and graduating at the University of Washington where she received her Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Although she received a degree from the University of Washington, she remains a Coug at heart.
Andrea currently resides in South Lake Union with her fiancé Edward. In their free time, Andrea and Edward are avid soccer fans and Sounders season ticket holders. When she’s not at a Sounders game, you can often find Andrea enjoying the water whether it’s paddleboarding, fishing, or crabbing.