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

MARCH 21, 2025

The first of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.

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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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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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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

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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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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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

JUNE 2, 2021

But when fraud is occurring, it usually leaves traces — for example, accounting anomalies — for fraud experts and other knowledgeable people to find. Owners and executives, as well as rank-and-file workers, should be familiar with the signs of fraud and know when to call in a forensic accounting specialist. An increase.

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FraudFiles

JUNE 14, 2024

A forensic accountant needs to examine tens of thousands of transactions and piece together the evidence in a way that [.] Particularly in cases involving white collar crime, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, or other fraud recoveries, the trail of financial documentation is often very long.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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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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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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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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

JANUARY 11, 2022

When you need to find lost or hidden money, forensic accountant Tracy Coenen is the detective you want on your side. Consider her a financial crime fighter: part accountant, part fraud investigator. What a fun piece to revisit! Divorcing spouses find money that was hidden and receive a fair share of the assets.

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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. The real [.]

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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

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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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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RogerRossmeisl

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Training is critical A forensic accountant can conduct on-site, broad-based training for employees in the form of live or virtual presentations. You may have the best internal controls in the business world, but if your employees don’t follow them, your company is at serious risk for fraud. The solution? Educate them.

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SMBAccountant

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Bookkeeping and accounting are often used interchangeably when describing a process of recording financial transactions for a business, but they are not the same functions. Accountants also support management in the implementation and monitoring of internal controls. Tax accountants specialize in IRS law and completion of tax returns.

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FraudFiles

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Some family law attorneys are reluctant to retain forensic accountants in their cases. While law firms may have paralegals or attorneys on staff who are very knowledgeable about financial issues, the outside forensic accountant offers several advantages: Experience in [.]

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.”

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FraudFiles

AUGUST 8, 2024

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

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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

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

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

It’s time pre-order the most valuable fraud investigation and forensic accounting book you will ever read. I had the privilege of previewing Leah Wietholter’s book Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations. She has knocked this one out of the park.

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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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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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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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FraudFiles

APRIL 14, 2025

Tax returns can be one of the most important pieces of information a forensic accountant evaluates in a divorce case. Of course, there are other very important financial documents, but income tax returns provide summary information about of lot of financial issues, including income, expenses, and assets.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Accountants, comptrollers, auditors and investigators cannot review every movement of every penny across thousands of transactions and countless accounts. The Government Accountability Office reported that confirmed government fraud totaled $4.5 As a result, fraudsters can get away with even the simplest schemes.

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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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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As several states affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton on the Eastern Seaboard begin the long road to recovery, forensic and valuation professionals will be essential in ensuring financial rehabilitation, claim management, and compliance with disaster-related regulations.

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Withum

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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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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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