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Fraud Fighter Podcast

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

Hosted by a former white-collar federal criminal investigator, this bi-weekly podcast seeks to find the best tools, practices, opportunities, and people to answer your questions about fraud and forensic accounting. Every episode is a conversation with an expert in the fraud or forensic accounting industry who has a story to tell, ideas and wisdom to share, successes to inspire, and failures to confess. Where can you find the right credentials for your career? Where can you find the right training for you and where you want to be? What opportunities exist in the anti-fraud industry? What software or technology is available to help you in your career? If you are asking these questions, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

064 - IRS Whistleblower - Robert Nordlander

April 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

An unnamed IRS-Criminal Investigation supervisory special agent is making headlines about the politicization of the Department of Justice.  The whistleblower is seeking advice from the United States Congress to disclose what he (assuming it is a he) knows regarding preferential treatment of the Department of Justice. In this episode, I discuss the role of IRS-Criminal Investigation, the role of a supervisory special agent, the uniqueness of the whistleblowing act, the laws that hamper discl...

063 - From FBI Forensic Accountant to CEO - Leah Wietholter

April 10, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Leah Wietholter is a CPA, CFE, Private Investigator, and CEO of Workman Forensics, a forensic accounting firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She started her career at the FBI, went to a CPA firm, and then later started her own firm. https://www.workmanforensics.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf In this episode we discuss: Why Leah started a forensic accounting practice How she marketed herself to get clients How her best practices became a book Why customer service exceed...

062 - Fighting Elder Abuse with Forensic Accounting - Karen Webber

March 14, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Karen Webber is a CPA, CFE, and the founder of FraudFindr.com, a software company specializing in fighting financial exploitation of elderly persons.  She is currently a partner at The Bonadio Group. https://fraudfindr.com/ https://www.bonadio.com/our-people/karen-webber In this episode, we discuss: How forensic accounting is used to fight elder abuse The effects of financial fraud on elderly victims Why she started Fraudfindr.com How the software service flags suspicious transactions ...

061 - Fraud Examinations in Bankruptcy - Brian Behr of EDNC Bankruptcy Administrator

January 16, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Brian Behr is the Bankruptcy Administrator for the Eastern District of North Carolina.  The Bankruptcy Administrator's Office and the Bankruptcy Trustee's Office are similar across the country. They serve as the watchdog for the Bankruptcy Court. Very often the Bankruptcy Administrator seeks or refers fraud examiners to assist in bankruptcy proceedings. https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/trustees-and-administrators In this episode, we discuss: The role of the Bankruptcy Ad...

060 - Fraud Investigations - Tiffany Couch of Acuity Forensics

December 19, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MB

Tiffany Couch is an author, forensic accountant and owner of Acuity Forensics.  She has a CPA license, CFE and CFF credential.  She wrote about fraud stories in "The Thief in Your Company." www.acuityforensics.com In this episode, we discuss: The emotional toll on fraud victims. How she started her forensic accounting business. Why she wrote her book “The Thief in Your Company.” And her recommendation to new forensic accountants. Support the show

059 - Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) - Erin O'Loughlin

December 05, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Erin O’Loughin is the Senior Director of Training at the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS).  She has been an analyst for the CIA and financial institutions. https://www.acfcs.org/ In this episode we discuss: How she started her career in investigating fraud and money laundering How the ACFCS started The role of the ACFCS in fighting fraud How to qualify for the CFCS credential Why learning the BSA and Patriot Act is beneficial Support the show

058 - New Book is Published and Other Updates - Robert Nordlander

November 28, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

In this short episode, there are a few updates on what is happening recently.  My new book, Criminal Tax Secrets, is published on Amazon.  Please get a copy for that special someone who needs to know how IRS-CI evaluates criminal tax investigations.  The book is a reference guide, so a paperback will serve you better than a Kindle; or just get both. A sister podcast (Criminal Tax Files) was created, which is all about criminal tax investigation and prosecutions.  I also created an author we...

058 - New Book is Published and Other Updates

November 28, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

In this short episode, there are a few updates on what is happening recently.  My new book, Criminal Tax Secrets, is published on Amazon.  Please get a copy for that special someone who needs to know how IRS-CI evaluates criminal tax investigations.  The book is a reference guide, so a paperback will serve you better than a Kindle; or just get both. A sister podcast (Criminal Tax Files) was created, which is all about criminal tax investigation and prosecutions.  I also created an author we...

057 - Forensic Accounting in Federal Public Defender's Office - JP Davis

November 14, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

J.P. Davis is a federal public defender for the Western Judicial District of North Carolina.  The federal public defender's office represents indigent clients in federal criminal court.  At times, those attorneys need experts, especially in white-collar crimes. https://ncw.fd.org/ In this episode, we discuss: The purpose of the federal public defender's office Why the public defender's office needs experts How forensic accountants can market themselves The role of technology in reviewi...

056 - PPP Loan Fraud - Sam Azhari

October 31, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Sam Azhari is a white collar defense attorney in Chicago, Illinois.  He represents defendants across the country.  As PPP prosecutions are pursued, Sam talks about how the fraud is committed and how the courts are evaluating the crimes. https://azharillc.com/ In this episode, we discuss: How fraud is committed with PPP and EIDL loans The criteria used to calculate prison time How forensic accountants can market themselves as experts. Support the show

055 - From Ponzi Scheme to Forensic Software - Tod McDonald of Valid8

October 17, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tod McDonald was a CPA investigating a bankruptcy case, when he uncovered the largest Ponzi scheme in the history of the Northwest United States.  Seeing the need for forensic accounting software, he co-founded Valid8, a forensic accounting software company. https://www.valid8financial.com/ In this episode, we discuss: How he uncovered the largest Ponzi scheme in the Northwest US. The need for forensic accounting software. Why Valid8 was created to investigators quickly follow the money...

054 - Becoming The Everyday Ethicist - Jo Erven

August 22, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Amanda "Jo" Erven is the President of Audit Consulting Education, LLC.  She is an author, trainer, and speaker on Internal Audit and Ethics.  She has a CPA and CIA license, and also a CFE credential.  Her latest book is "Becoming The Everyday Ethicist: Doing Things the Right Way the First Time", which is available on Amazon. www.auditconsultingeducation.com [email protected] In this episode, we discuss: How she transitioned from internal audit to ethics training Using inter...

053 - 87,000 Armed IRS Agents? - Robert Nordlander

August 15, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

A recent federal budget created funding for 87,000 IRS employees over the next 10 years.  Unfortunately, there are news reports and in speeches by elected officials, that the IRS is hiring 87,000 armed agents.  This is far from the truth.   But there is some truth that IRS does have armed agents; the IRS has a Criminal Investigation Division of approximately 2,100 special agents who have arrest powers and carry weapons.  They are an elite unit of financial investigators that can travel the w...

052 - Don Fort - Former Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation

August 08, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Don Fort was a former Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation and is currently the Director of Investigations with the law firm Kostelanetz & Fink. https://kflaw.com/profile/don-fort/ In this episode, we discuss: His journey to becoming an IRS special agent The theory to seize assets from Russian Oligarchs The importance of mentors in this career Having a positive attitude when you don’t get selected.  Support the show

051 - Forensic Accounting in FBI - Alton Sizemore (Repost)

July 25, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Alton Sizemore has over 25 years of experience with the FBI as a special agent specializing in forensic accounting.  He is a CPA and CFE.  He also teaches courses for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.  At the FBI, he rose to the rank of Assistant Special Agent in Charge which he oversaw many areas of the FBI office in Birmingham, Alabama, before retiring to continue practicing as a forensic accountant. In this episode, we discuss: Why he joined the FBI as a special agent. Why ...

050 - 2022 ACFE Global Fraud Conference Review - Robert Nordlander

June 27, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

The 2022 ACFE Global Fraud Conference was held in June of 2022 in Nashville, TN.  Your host, Robert Nordlander, attended the conference and gives a review of the conference, including the venue, speakers, and the event itself.  This was his first attendance of the conference so he did not know what to expect and overall gave it a thumbs up.  Although the sessions were good, most of value was not from the sessions itself but meeting fellow podcast guests and session speakers outside of the co...

049 - Civil Audit vs Criminal Tax Investigation - Robert Nordlander

May 23, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode, your host, Robert Nordlander, discusses the difference between a civil tax audit and a criminal tax investigation.  The stakes are at the highest in a criminal tax investigation.  Therefore, not just any CPA or forensic accountant should be hired by a taxpayer or taxpayer's attorney.  Even if the expert is a former IRS employee doesn't make them the best choice. There is a huge difference between a civil audit and a criminal tax investigation, such as burden of proof, polic...

048 - Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) - Natalie Lewis at Windham Brannon

May 09, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Natalie Lewis is a CPA, forensic accountant, and principal with the CPA firm Windham Brannon in Atlanta, GA.  She earned a CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) which is an additional credential for CPAs. https://windhambrannon.com/our-team/natalie-lewis/ https://us.aicpa.org/membership/join/cff-exam.html In this episode, we discuss: The value of the CFF credential (Certified in Financial Forensics) How the CPA license and CFE credential differ in forensic accounting Why asking questio...

047 - Tennessee Money Cop - Mike Dunavant with TN Comptroller of the Treasury

April 04, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Mike Dunavant is the Chief Investigative Counsel for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.  He is a former state prosecutor and former US Attorney for the Western District of TN.  The Comptroller is known as the "Money Cop" to ensure that fraud, waste and abuse are investigated in the state and local government. https://comptroller.tn.gov/ In this episode, we discuss: The role of the TN Comptroller of the Treasury The authority it has to conduct financial investigations The ways i...

046 - Cash Skimming - Sandy Boxerman at Capes Sokol

March 21, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Sandy Boxerman is a founding member of the law firm Capes Sokol in St. Louis, Missouri.  He defends individuals and corporations in white collar investigations and prosecutions.  He also represents taxpayers in civil and criminal tax matters. https://www.capessokol.com/people/sanford-j-boxerman/ In this episode we discuss: The definition of cash skimming How cash skimmers are caught How the IRS finds and prosecutes a cash lifestyle How a forensic examiner can market their services Sup...

045 - Homeland Security Investigations - Derek Benner

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Derek Benner is a former Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and currently Managing Director of Thomson Reuters Special Services. In this episode, we discuss: The value of learning from others as a supervisor HSI’s’ shift in enforcing human trafficking How to distinguish yourself for a federal law enforcement job How data science is increasingly important in fraud investigations How Thomson Reuters Special Services is serving law enforcement Support ...

044 - From Forensic Accounting to Writing Financial Fiction Thrillers - Tom Golden

January 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Tom Golden retired as a partner from PricewaterhouseCoopers.  At the end of his forensic accounting career, he started writing financial fiction thrillers inspired by real events he experienced.  His first book "Sunday Night Fears" is about his first public company audit as a new auditor where he discovered a large financial fraud.  His second book "One Honest Soul" is about his travels to a foreign country uncovering public corruption. www.tomgoldenbooks.com https://www.acfe.com/default.as...

043 - From Classroom to Courtroom Expert - Dr. Rich Brody of University of New Mexico

January 10, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Dr. Rich Brody is an accounting professor and department chair at the University of New Mexico.  Almost 20 years ago, he started his forensic accounting career while as an academic.  With his CFE credentials, CPA license and PhD in Accounting, he shares his insight as an expert witness and published author in forensic accounting.   https://www.mgt.unm.edu/faculty/facultyDetails.asp?id=10050 Email: [email protected] In this episode, we discuss: How he got started in forensic accounting examina...

042 - Fruitcake Fraud - Nick Bunch at Haynes and Boone

December 13, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Nick Bunch is a former Assistant United States Attorney and currently a partner with the law firm Haynes and Boone in Dallas, Texas.  One of his prosecutions was on a $17 million embezzlement from Collin Street Bakery, a Texas company that is world famous for its fruitcake. https://www.haynesboone.com/people/bunch-nick In this episode, we discuss: The decisions a prosecutor must make in every investigation. Most common misconception of federal prosecutors. The $17 million embezzlement f...

041 - United States Attorney - Ryan Patrick

November 29, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Ryan Patrick is a former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.  He also has experience as a state prosecutor and state judge.  He currently is a partner with the law firm Haynes and Boone in Houston, Texas. https://www.haynesboone.com/people/patrick-ryan In this episode, we discuss: The difference between a good investigator and a great investigator The biggest learning curve as a state court judge How an expert witness can damage their credibility The process to b...

040 - Teaching Forensic Accountants About Lawyers - Michelle Schwerin

November 15, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Michelle Schwerin is a tax litigator and white collar criminal defense attorney with the law firm Capes Sokol.  She teaches forensic accounting at Webster University, where she uses her talents as both a CPA and lawyer to train forensic accountants on how to deal with lawyers. https://www.capessokol.com/people/michelle-f-schwerin In this episode, we discuss: The benefits of attending conferences How mock court exercises increases confidence The characteristics of a great forensic accoun...

039 - Fraud Technologies - Frank McKenna

November 01, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Frank McKenna has over 30 years in the anti-fraud industry.  He is the Chief Fraud Strategist for Point Predictive and the author of blog: FrankonFraud. pointpredictive.com frankonfraud.com In this episode, we discuss: How fraud technology is changing the landscape in finding fraud Why the passion for chasing fraud is key to hiring How preventing fraud requires creative thinking. Support the show

038 - Lottery Fraud - Terry Rich

October 18, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Terry Rich is  an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and former director of a state lottery.  When a $16 million lottery ticket was suspiciously redeemed, an investigation started and led directly to Eddie Tipton, an computer programmer working for the lottery.  This story is how hot dogs, Bigfoot, and a lottery ticket combined into the uncovering of a multi-state lottery fraud. https://terryspeaks.com/ In this episode, we discuss: How various lotteries work. The investigation into a multi-m...

037 - Forensic Examinations - Former Bankruptcy Judge Tom Waldrep

October 04, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Tom Waldrep is a former bankruptcy judge and the managing partner of the bankruptcy law firm, Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  In bankruptcy, fraud examinations are vital to ensure that the bankruptcy process is fair and honest. https://www.waldrepwall.com/team/tom-waldrep In this episode, we discuss: The role of a bankruptcy judge The characteristics of a good fraud examiner The future of forensic accounting in bankruptcy matters And why he bel...

036 - Collapse of Legacy Global Sports - Stephen Griffin

September 20, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Stephen Griffin is an author, former CPA, and private equity investor.  As an investor, he had a front row seat in the forensic accounting investigation that led to uncovering a multi-million dollar financial statement fraud scheme of Legacy Global Sports. https://stephengriffinauthor.com/ In this episode, we discuss: The growing industry of sub-collegiate sports How a forensic accounting investigation uncovered a multi-million dollar financial statement fraud scheme The key takeaways f...

035 - One Year Anniversary - Jeffrey Robinson Reposted

September 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Wow!  The Fraud Fighter Podcast is one year old already.  The podcast continues to grow in downloads, with the total downloads currently over 1,600 cities in over 100 countries.  The podcast is going to published bi-weekly for the near future. As a celebration of the one year anniversary, I am reposting the top downloaded episode in the last 12 months - Jeffrey Robinson, a best selling author.  I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your continuing support of the podcast.  As a listener, you make...

034 - Data Analytics/Human Trafficking - Ian Mitchell

August 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Ian Mitchell is a 20 year veteran in fighting fraud in banking and consulting.  He is the founder of The Knoble, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking.  He is also a singer and songwriter. https://www.theknoble.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/31fwXkfT11l03GkbLvDkMe In this episode, we discuss: The importance of data analytics in preventing fraud What skills are needed in data analytics How data analytics is fighting human trafficking The future of data ...

033 - International Tax Evasion - DOJ-Tax Richard Zuckerman

July 05, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MB

Richard Zuckerman was the Acting Assistant Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division.   He is currently a partner with the business law firm, Honigman, in Detroit, Michigan. https://www.honigman.com/attorneys-richard-e-zuckerman.html In this episode, we discuss: The importance of the DOJ Tax Division in criminal and civil tax matters International tax evasion schemes How an accounting course started his career to becoming an assistant attorney general ...

032 - Crop Insurance Fraud - Don Doles and Josh Howard

June 07, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Don Doles is a former USDA-OIG special agent and Josh Howard is former federal prosecutor.  Along with other federal agents, Dole investigated a multi-million crop insurance fraud scheme in eastern NC with over 60 defendants.  Howard was the federal prosecutor on the investigation before he left to become a defense attorney with Gammon, Howard & Zeszotarski. https://www.ghz-law.com/attorneys/josh-howard In this episode, we discuss: How crop insurance fraud is committed How a multi millio...

031 - Financial Litigation Unit for US Attorney's Office - Joe Minni

May 24, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Joe Minni is an Assistant United States Attorney with the Asset Recovery and Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) for the Eastern Judicial District of Pennsylvania.   The FLU is the collection arm of the United States Attorney's Office.   In this episode, we discuss: The role of the Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) How the FLU collects on various federal judgements What assets and income that the FLU can collect Support the show

030 - My Interview on Compliance Time Podcast - Robert Nordlander

May 10, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

As a former special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation, Robert Nordlander reviewed many Suspicious Activity Reports.  Compliance Time podcast interviewed Robert Nordlander about how these reports are used in a criminal investigation, what makes a great report, and some stories about bank compliance working and not working. Support the show

029 - Forensic Accounting in State Criminal Court - Scott Harkey of NC Conference of District Attorneys

May 03, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Scott Harkey is a Senior Financial Crimes Prosecutor with the NC Conference of District Attorneys.  He travels throughout North Carolina to prosecute white collar investigations.  Forensic accountants are used as expert witnesses for the prosecution. http://www.ncdistrictattorney.org/ In this episode, we discuss: The role of the NC Conference of District Attorneys The role of forensic accountants as expert witnesses The characteristics needed for a forensic accountant How financial cri...

028 - Illegal Wildlife Trade - Dr. Scott Grob

April 26, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Dr. Scott Grob is a subject matter expert for ACAMS.  He was previously interviewed in  Episode 14 about the CAMS credential.  While working in Hong Kong, he experienced illegal wildlife and natural resources trade.   In this episode, we discuss: Why investigating illegal wildlife trade is important The financial effects of illegal plants and wildlife trade to society The training and resources available to identify this problem ACAMS-WWF (free training) Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade ht...

027 - IRS-CI Cyber Crime Unit - Jarod Koopman

April 12, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Jarod Koopman is a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation.  He is currently the Director of the Cyber Crime Unit for the IRS-Criminal Investigation. In this episode, we discuss: The role of the Cyber Crime Unit in the IRS Why the Cyber Crime Unit is vital to the IRS’s mission Some of the success stories of the Cyber Crime Unit The importance of innovation Support the show

026 - World's Finest Financial Investigators - IRS-CI Matt Line

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Matt Line is the Special Agent in Charge of the Charlotte Field Office at the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation.  He is responsible for the day to day operations of the criminal investigations in NC, SC, and TN.  He oversees approximately 100 special agents and professional support staff. https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation In this episode, we discuss: The role of IRS criminal investigation in tax compliance The criteria of a good criminal investigation W...

025 - Importance of Asset Forfeiture - Ben Bain-Creed

March 29, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Benjamin Bain-Creed is an Assistant United States Attorney responsible for Asset Forfeiture in the Western District of North Carolina.  As part of the prosecution team, he ensures that the asset forfeiture program is implemented in according to federal law and prosecution policy. In this episode, we discuss: The various types of asset forfeiture The difference between seizure and forfeiture The decision making process when an asset is seized Why asset forfeiture is important in the judi...

024 - Forensic Accounting with District Attorney's Office - Robyn Shaw

March 22, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Robyn Shaw is a CPA, CFE, and owner of Facts & Figures Forensics, PLLC, a forensic accounting firm in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She was previously a forensic accountant as a financial analyst with the Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney's office.  She has worked on over 40 criminal investigations. www.factsfiguresforensics.com In this episode, we discuss: How Robyn joined the District Attorney’s office as forensic accountant The criminal cases she investigated as part of the pro...

023 - A New Beginning - What's Next?

March 15, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

After 20 years as a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Robert Nordlander decided to start a new chapter in life.  He left the agency in mid-March to start a forensic accounting and tax resolution firm called Nordlander CPA, PLLC. www.nordlandercpa.com In this episode, he discussed: The various investigations and opportunities he had during a 20 year tenure Why he decided to leave IRS-CI  How the podcast helped change his outlook on forensic...

022 - Forensic Accounting In Receiverships - Heather Culp

February 22, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Heather Culp is a law partner with Essex Richards in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She focuses on bankruptcy and commercial litigation.  She is frequently hired as a receiver. https://www.essexrichards.com/attorneys/heather-w-culp/ In this episode, we discuss: The difference between bankruptcy and receivership The role of a receiver The role and need for a forensic accountant in a receivership The critical skills and credentials needed for a forensic accountant How forensic accountants ...

021 - 6 Things I Learned From Hosting 20 Episodes

February 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

The Fraud Fighter Podcast has produced 20 episodes.  The podcast has been downloaded from 75 different countries in 700 cities.  It continues to grow thanks to listeners like yourself who are interested in fraud and forensic accounting.  From the last 20 episodes, I summarized the key takeaways I had from the 20 guests. Communication is vital, both written and oral. There are many opportunities for self-employed forensic accountants. The key to marketing isn't necessarily skills, but rela...

020 - Global Investigations at Walmart - Scott Hogue

February 01, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Scott Hogue is currently the Director of Global Investigations at Walmart.  In his previous career, he was a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation. In this episode we discuss: How Scott chose forensic accounting and fraud investigations as a career. The different areas that Global Investigations oversee at Walmart The qualifications needed to be a good investigator The steps needed to be an investigator at a large retail store What retail investigators...

019 - Growing A Forensic Accounting Firm - Chrissie Powers

January 25, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Chrissie A. Powers, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA is the owner of Powers Forensic Accounting, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio. She left a regional accounting firm that shut down their forensic accounting services niche and decided to start her own boutique firm. https://www.powersforensic.com In this episode, we discuss: How she got started in forensic accounting Why she started her own forensic accounting firm The value of a CPA license and CFE credential The importance of books and conferences in ...

018 - Private Investigations - Kevin Greene at Eagle Intel Services

January 11, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Kevin Greene is a retired special agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation.  After 27 years of experience in federal criminal investigations, he and another retired federal agent started Eagle Intel Services LLC, a private investigation firm. www.eagleintelservices.com [email protected] In this episode we discuss: Using technical equipment to gather evidence in an investigation How an investigation shut down the trading between the United States Federa...

017 - Basic Forensic Accounting Software - Kevin Hanff

January 04, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Kevin Hanff spent over 22 years as an  IRS special agent.  He is now the Chief Information Officer for Integritas³, a forensic accounting and compliance company.  He discusses the basic software needed to operate a forensic accounting firm. https://www.integritas3.com/ https://www.integritas3.com/kevin-hanff In this episode, we discuss: How information is transferred from bank statements to analyze The software that he uses as a forensic accountant to analyze bank transactions How the i...

016 - Employment Tax Fraud - DOJ-Tax Division Caryn Finley

December 21, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Caryn Finley is a federal prosecutor, who spent 18 years with the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division. In this episode, we discuss: The role of the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division The various ways employment tax fraud is conducted When the civil employment tax violations become a criminal violation What federal prosecutors will use to advocate a sentence to a judge. If you have benefited from this podcast episode, please subscribe to the podcast on your ...