• Brett LaChappelle: Finally a Felon

  • Rules to Get Through a Tax Audit

    Tax audits are scary, especially if you’ve got unusual income or deductions. The assumption is that at the end of the process, you’re going to owe the government money. You can help yourself in the audit process, however, by following […]

  • Expert Witness Rebuttal Reports

    My favorite part of being a forensic accountant is rebuttal reports. An attorney comes to me with an expert report filed by the other side, which details some sort of economic loss. My job is to analyze that report and […]

  • Introducing the Divorce Money Guide

    In case you haven’t heard, I created the Divorce Money Guide to make forensic accounting more accessible to people getting divorced. The Divorce Money Guide is a 10-step online handbook for those in the process of of divorce who suspect […]

  • What Does It Mean When a Company Changes Auditors?

    The firm that audits a company’s financial statements is very important. Audited statements are used by shareholders, lenders, and other interested parties to make decisions about the company and its future. When companies change auditors, it can signal a few […]

  • What Attorneys Should Know About Fraud

    Most attorneys don’t think about the issue of fraud in companies until a client (or their law firm) is hit by employee theft. It’s simply not one of those issues that is taken too seriously unless huge risks are identified […]

  • The Difference Between a Consulting Expert and a Testifying Expert

    An expert witness can provide services in litigation as either a consultant or a testifying expert. Tracy explains the difference, and talks about being very careful as a consultant, in the event that you are later required to provide testimony.

  • Finding Hidden Income and Assets With a Tax Return

    One of the most common financial documents reviewed in a divorce or child support case is the income tax return. Tax returns don’t seem all that exciting, and appear to just be a record of what was earned by a […]

  • Fraud Investigation for Small Firms

    The growth in forensic accounting and fraud investigation specialties has led accounting firms of all sizes to expand their practices to these areas. Experts agree that this practice area will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Is it as […]

  • Recognizing the Red Flags of Fraud

    People who steal from their employers often exhibit telltale characteristics that could tip off management that they’re likely to commit fraud. These characteristics include attitudes on the job, daily work habits, and personal lifestyle issues. A few of these traits […]