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Forensic Accounting for Construction Claims

FraudFiles

Tracy Coenen talks about the prevalence of fraud allegations related to construction projects and the work a forensic accountant can do in construction claims. She goes through the basics of the financial analysis performed on the numbers and documents related to the construction project.

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Texas Accounting Firm Brown Graham Celebrates 70th Anniversary

CPA Practice

Today, the firm’s team of over 85 professionals delivers comprehensive services including audit, tax, business advisory, business valuation, fraud and forensic accounting, outsourced accounting, and wealth management consulting. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.

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Using Fixed Fees in Forensic Accounting Engagements

FraudFiles

Nearly all of my work is done under fixed fee arrangements. My client and I determine the scope of a project (what documents will be used, what analysis will be done, what time period is covered, etc.) and I quote them a fixed fee for my analysis and expert report. In this video, I explain [.]

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Dean Dorton Picks Up Shilts CPA in Florida

CPA Practice

Top 100 accounting firm Dean Dorton is expanding its specialized forensic accounting and valuation services for clients after bringing aboard Shilts CPA, a forensic accounting and valuation firm based in Jacksonville, FL, on Dec. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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The Use of Digital Forensics in Fraud Investigations

Withum

At Withum, our Digital Forensics/eDiscovery and Forensic and Valuation Services teams blend their talents to provide a unique service to clients. Below, we share real-world examples where digital forensics examiners and forensic accountants played a pivotal role in uncovering and analyzing fraudulent activities.

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AICPA News – July 2025

CPA Practice

Mary Girsch-Bock AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Mary Girsch-Bock AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. from spring 2024.

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Bold Move Listing ‘Lucrative Compensation’ As One of Five Reasons to Pursue Accounting, Montclair State

Going Concern

In a post published on October 7th by Montclair State University titled “ Top 5 Reasons to Transition to an Accounting Career ” that can be best described as a thinly veiled advertisement for their Master’s program, the university explains “why making the leap into accounting might be the best move you ever make.”