FraudFiles

JULY 25, 2024

One of the hot things in the area of divorce, especially for high net worth clients, is using a law firm that has forensic accountants on staff.

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FraudFiles

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re new to the world of forensic accounting (also called investigative accounting), this video will give you an idea of the types of cases a forensic accountant might work on. There is quite a variety in the work, but most of it has something to do with fraud or …

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FraudFiles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Why specialize when you’re a forensic accountant? Forensic accounting is already a specialty within the broader field of accounting, so some people never consider that you can narrow down your practice even more.

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FraudFiles

MAY 10, 2024

I receive many requests for information on the field of forensic accounting, including questions on courses of study, certification, job opportunities, and preparing for a career. Here are a few quick tips: Establish a background in general business and finance/accounting.

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FraudFiles

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this short video, Tracy talks about some of the services a forensic accountant could provide in a bankruptcy case. These services could include: Tracing of funds through bank accounts Looking for hidden income and assets Evaluating expenditures to determine whether they were proper (as it relates to the bankruptcy) …

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Withum

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a result, forensic investigations play a pivotal role in uncovering fraudulent schemes and identifying potential perpetrators, and, by way of collaborating with our internal control assessment team, suggesting preventive measures to mitigate risks. Forensic accountants are brought in to investigate issues in various facets.

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Withum

JANUARY 25, 2024

Why a Forensic Accountant? Using a forensic account is essential in developing a strategy to handle and defend the findings of a cash-based audit. However, before delving into how they can assist counsel and the client, it’s essential to define what a forensic accountant is.

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Accounting Today

MAY 8, 2024

Senior citizens often fall victim to elder financial abuse, even at the hands of their closest relatives, but accountants can help protect them.

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FraudFiles

AUGUST 24, 2022

Forensic accountants are often retained in litigation as expert witnesses, with the intention that they will provide expert opinions and testimony on behalf of the client. The forensic accounting consultant and counsel are free to explore potential strategies and evaluate which might provide the best outcome for the client.

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FraudFiles

JANUARY 11, 2022

When you need to find lost or hidden money, forensic accountant Tracy Coenen is the detective you want on your side. Along with being a Certified Public Accountant, Tracy is certified in financial forensics, has a degree in criminology, and holds a Master of Business Administration. What a fun piece to revisit!

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

Top 25 accounting firm Cherry Bekaert has acquired New Orleans-based Legier & Company, a boutique forensic and litigation consulting firm that specializes in forensic accounting, business interruption services, expert witness testimony, and dispute advisory services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Anders CPA

MAY 20, 2024

The 2024 Reader Rankings from Missouri Lawyers Media has selected Anders as a Business Accounting Partner top winner in the Financial category. Anders was also honored as a top three in Forensic Accounting under the Firm Management Services category. Read the full list of Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2024 Reader Rankings winners.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Valid8 provides AI-powered forensic accounting solutions to accounting and law firms, enabling them to untangle a web of complex financial transactions in hours instead of weeks. Valid8’s technology and core commitment to eliminating sample risk represent the future of accounting.

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FraudFiles

JUNE 28, 2022

I’m so excited to be able to make forensic accounting accessible to ordinary people in the process of divorce. We all know how expensive it can be to hire a forensic accountant. If you can’t hire a forensic accountant but need to dig into the numbers in your divorce, this is the next best thing.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Employees perpetrate the most common fraud schemes at restaurants, including various cash and inventory misappropriation schemes.

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FraudFiles

JANUARY 4, 2022

In this video, Tracy Coenen talks about the securities fraud cases that might need the assistance of a forensic accountant.

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FraudFiles

MARCH 3, 2021

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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FraudFiles

MAY 18, 2023

Lately I’ve been thinking about professional certifications. A financial expert on the opposite side of a case came to the table with 10 certifications listed on his curriculum vitae (CV). And I had to wonder what was the purpose of that? There was lots of overlap. Three of the certifications …

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Accounting Today

JULY 18, 2023

These experts aren't only helping businesses and investors uncover fraud — they also can help people who are going through a divorce trace assets.

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FraudFiles

MARCH 17, 2021

about a divorce case of his in which a forensic accountant was able to find significant financial frau. Tracy Coenen talks with Miles Mason, Esq.

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FraudFiles

AUGUST 18, 2021

Contrast this with the risk of using a small law firm or forensic accounting firm. There is an undeniable comfort level that comes with the big firms because they have established reputations and many resources. Even if the project goes poorly, no one can fault the executive who chose the large firm. Is it competent?

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FraudFiles

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Contrast this with the risk of using a small law firm or forensic accounting firm. There is an undeniable comfort level that comes with the big firms because they have established reputations and many resources. Even if the project goes poorly, no one can fault the executive who chose the large firm. Is it competent?

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FraudFiles

MAY 2, 2023

Below is a clip of a portion of a video I did on accounting services in divorce and family law cases. I discuss the work that a CPA can do in divorce cases.

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RogerRossmeisl

JULY 16, 2023

To ensure the transaction is what it appears to be, acquaint yourself with the issues and include a forensic accounting expert on your deal team. Look at the numbers During the due diligence process of a merger or acquisition, forensic experts review financial statements for subtle warning signs of fraud.

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FraudFiles

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Cases with high volumes of bank data, such as money laundering, high net worth divorce, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, tax fraud, and white collar crime, present special challenges for forensic accountants. High volumes of financial data can be overwhelming. How do you manage the data? How do you ensure the integrity of the data?

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Forensic accountants have many tools to help them find evidence of hidden assets or fraud. Financial profiling Forensic accountants develop a financial profile of a subject by examining: Bank deposits.

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Accounting Today

JULY 14, 2023

She's hired an accountant. An actor alleged his sister misspent his money on herself while he was under her guardianship.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 8, 2022

Forensic accountants generally look for amounts that seem unreasonable and for increases or decreases in accounts that seem to contradict trends in operating cash flows or other financial information. If you suspect occupational fraud and request an investigation, here’s what the experts might find.

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FraudFiles

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When one party is accused of hiding income, how can a forensic accountant find [.] It is not unusual for the “out” spouse (the one who is not the major breadwinner in the family and who does not have control over the family’s finances) to suspect that income and assets are being hidden during a divorce.

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RogerRossmeisl

JANUARY 19, 2022

In most cases, you should hand a fraud investigation over to your attorney and a forensic accounting expert. If you suspect an employee of stealing, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure the perpetrator is caught. But before these professionals arrive on the scene, you may need to collect and secure evidence.

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FraudFiles

JANUARY 5, 2024

Forensic accounting existed quietly for a long time before the general public started to become aware of it. Twenty years ago when the frauds of Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco became big news, the work of forensic accountants was finally given the spotlight.

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Withum

MARCH 22, 2024

Jessica is widely recognized as a leader in the field of forensic accounting by her peers through the AICPA and NACVA. She has testified in Federal and State Courts in both civil and criminal matters, including the first COVID-19 relief fraud case brought to trial in the United States.

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RogerRossmeisl

OCTOBER 11, 2020

A forensic accountant can assist in getting the goods on inventory theft. It’s even possible that you’ve made a mistake and need to perform a recount. But if you suspect something more sinister — such as employee theft — don’t hesitate to call in reinforcements.

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RogerRossmeisl

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Forensic accountants have long used technological tools to uncover fraud schemes. But recent advances in “big data” have provided even better, more efficient techniques for identifying suspicious activities and dishonest employees. These are three common ways fraud experts use data analytics: 1.

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RogerRossmeisl

APRIL 14, 2021

When Anna, the CEO of a small manufacturing company, received an anonymous report about fraud in the accounting department, she wasn’t sure how to act. She called her company’s attorney, who recommended a forensic accountant to investigate. After all, the complaint could be accurate, but there was also a chance that it wasn’t.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In court, a forensic accountant tried to explain what happened to the customer funds that were missing before the crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy.

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FraudFiles

MAY 16, 2022

The growth in forensic accounting and fraud investigation specialties has led accounting firms of all sizes to expand their practices to these areas. Is it as easy as it sounds to add forensic accounting to your firm’s competencies? It is a simple decision to start providing accounting services.

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