At the crux of a white-collar criminal case is the issue of intent. A favorable outcome for the criminal defense attorney requires the jury to believe that the defendant did not intend to divert funds ...

If you enjoy puzzles and have a knack for solving problems, you might consider becoming a forensic accountant. The field of forensic accounting merges finance and investigation as these accountants ...

TrueScope Consulting is a forensic accounting and financial investigations firm dedicated to uncovering fraud, analyzing complex financial disputes, and supporting attorneys, trustees, and clients in ...

In forensic accounting, accountants and lawyers may be close partners; and in fact, attorneys are often the reason accountants enter the field of forensic accounting to begin with. All three ...

Divorce often involves intricate and emotional challenges, with financial issues amplifying the strain. Engaging a forensic accountant can assist in resolving these fiscal intricacies. A key concern ...

With increased regulatory demands and constant threats of fraud and misconduct, businesses have to watch their backs, especially when it comes to finances. In many cases, having a traditional ...

Is accounting “exciting”? When it comes to the different fields of accounting — public, managerial and governmental accounting, to name a few — I’d argue that there’s nothing more exhilarating in the ...

“After the trustee secured a search warrant and coordinated with the U.S. Marshals, we entered the ex-senator’s residences and found tens of thousands of dollars, in piles scattered around the homes,” ...

Insurance claims for employee losses are generally examined by insurance carriers. The carrier will often retain a forensic accountant who has the ability to measure employee losses. Employee losses ...

Business interruption claims are generally closely scrutinized by insurance carriers and can range from thousands of dollars to claims exceeding $100 million. Insurance carriers often seek the ...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported its False Claims Act (FCA) statistics for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2021. The Justice Department obtained more than $5.6 billion in settlements and ...

Victoria's Secret lingerie expensed to an ice cream business is likely to raise a red flag. Likewise, if you report $25,000 as your gross income but have an airplane and a second home, be prepared to ...