Eye on Fraud - Too Good to be True: Ponzi Schemes

Once a Ponzi scheme has been exposed as a financial fraud, a forensic accountant’s skills are instrumental in the investigation of the fraud and assessment of damages.  The Eye on Fraud authors, Rumbi and Kathy, share: What is a Ponzi scheme vs. a pyramid scheme vs. multi-level marketing How and why Ponzi schemes draw in victims Ponzi scheme red flags  Guests:   Rumbi Bwerinofa-Petrozzello, CPA/CFF, CFE, Head of Strategy, Consulting, Seramount Kathy Bazoian Phelps, Esq. Partner, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP Host: Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic Accounting Director, Dean Dorton Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review   Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to [email protected] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you’re using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit  https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs to access the show notes with direct links.  Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members Too Good to be True: Ponzi Schemes | FVS Eye on Fraud  Discount for AICPA members What Fraud Schemes Exist in Your Organization This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, litigation, and fraud services.  Visit us online, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark. LEARN MORE ABOUT  Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]