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

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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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RogerRossmeisl

APRIL 7, 2021

If you or your attorney suspects this type of deception, engage a forensic accountant to investigate. But it’s made much harder if a divorcing spouse owns a private business and attempts to artificially deflate its profits or hide assets. For example, does a spouse own a cash business that may have unreported income?

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Withum

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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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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Anders CPA

JULY 12, 2022

When a company suspects fraud may be happening, a forensic accountant is typically hired to investigate further through a fraud examination. A forensic accountant can be incredibly useful in applying their skills to detect potential fraudulent transactions, but there is no substitute for intimate knowledge of the business.

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Intuitive Accountant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Bonadio Group's Brendan Horton shares how cyber pros and forensic accountants can work together to mitigate security risks.

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