Cogence Group

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    Accounting & Tax

    Portland, OR

    Cogence Group is a Portland-based forensic accounting and business valuation firm led by Jay Sickler, a CPA with over 25 years of expertise as an expert witness in commercial litigation. The firm specializes in financial forensic services, business valuations, and economic damages analysis for attorneys, business owners, and professional advisors. Led by experienced ex-Big 4 CPAs, Cogence Group excels at translating complex financial and accounting issues into credible, persuasive courtroom testimony and comprehensive business valuations.

    Ideal for: Attorneys handling commercial litigation, business owners planning sales or succession, professionals needing expert valuation testimony

    Service area: Portland, Oregon and surrounding regions

    What Sets Cogence Group Apart

    Expert Witness with 180+ Litigated Cases: Jay Sickler has testified in over 180 cases since 1994 and holds multiple certifications including ASA (business valuation) and CPA designations in financial forensics and business valuation.

    Ex-Big 4 CPA Team: The firm is staffed with experienced CPAs from major accounting firms, bringing institutional-level expertise to complex financial and valuation matters.

    Specialization in Litigation Support: Cogence Group focuses specifically on helping attorneys and their clients with financial analysis, economic damages modeling, and expert testimony in high-stakes commercial disputes.

    Forensic AccountingExpert WitnessBusiness ValuationLitigation SupportCPA Services
    Google Rating
    5.0 ★ (11 reviews)
    Phone
    (503) 467-7900

    Location

    Address: 935 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

    Phone: (503) 467-7900

    Website: cogencegroup.com

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    Last updated April 16, 2026

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