The Data Sleuth Podcast

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss partnership disputes with Natalie Lewis, CPA, CFF, CFE. Our conversation includes:

·      The risks of weak internal controls in business partnerships.

·      Navigating complex ownership structures when multiple entities are involved.

·      The importance of documenting everything.

·      A compelling case study highlighting why silent partners should remain actively involved in their business’s operations and decision-making.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

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Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

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Natalie Lewis specializes in forensic accounting and the analysis of economic damages. Ms. Lewis provides expert witness and consulting services in the areas of accounting, investigations, and litigation. She has specific expertise in fraud examinations, asset tracing, and investigating Ponzi schemes and has testified in deposition and trial as an expert witness.

Ms. Lewis is experienced in litigation disputes and is often hired by attorneys to assist clients with forensic accounting analysis and other damages and conduct internal investigations. She has participated in numerous engagements in various industries including hospitality, government, wholesale, oil and gas, healthcare, and professional services.

Ms. Lewis holds several leadership positions in the accounting and anti-fraud community, such as ACFE Board of Regents Chair, ACFE – Georgia Chapter board member, AICPA CFF Credential Committee member, AICPA CFF Champions Task Force co-chair, board member of the City of Atlanta’s Governing Board of the OIG and Ethics Office, and American Bar Association TIPS Vice-Chair. In 2019, Ms. Lewis received the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Standing Ovation Award.

LinkedIn: Natalie Lewis, CPA, CFF, CFE

Website: jsheld.com

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Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss data analytics with Matt Storlie, CFE, CIDA. Our conversation includes:

·      How artificial intelligence is affecting data analytics.

·      Why forensic accountants need to be creative when planning their analytics.

·      A case story about using data analytics in a class action lawsuit.

·      The 3 C’s of data analytics.

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With 30 years of experience in business and accounting, fraud examinations, data analysis, internal audit, and IT systems, Matt Storlie assists clients with forensic services, internal investigations, computer forensics, e-discovery and litigation readiness, and fraud risk assessments. As one of the firm’s subject matter experts on data analytics, he utilizes his deep experience with IT systems, internal controls, and data analytics to develop proactive, risk-based anti-fraud models and programs, and is a certified data analyst of IDEA® software.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Matt Storlie, CFE, CIDA

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss economic damages with Michelle Barton, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, CVA. Our conversation includes:

·      What economic damages calculations entail

·      The nuances of educating jurors on accounting details during trial

·      The importance of reading and understanding your insurance policy coverage as a business owner

·      Cases involving differences in international standards and breach of contract instances

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Michelle Barton joined HM&M in 2021 as a Senior Manager. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Organization, Learning and Technology, both from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in state of Texas and has worked in public accounting since 1993. Michelle has been actively appraising business interests since 1997.

Michelle is accredited in business valuation (ABV designation) as well as certified in financial forensics (CFF designation) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA designation). During her time with HM&M, Michelle has continued her professional education and earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, where she is currently serving as a director on the Valuation Credentialing Board. She has performed valuations of closely held entities in conjunction with shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, estate, gift and income tax planning and compliance, corporate reorganizations, stock-based compensation arrangements, buy/sell agreements, transactions, and compensation, as well as assisted legal counsel in the determination of lost profits, economic damages, and wrongful termination.

Email: [email protected]

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss business valuations with Matt Stelzman, ASA, ABV, CVA, MAFF. Our conversation includes:

·      What all goes into a business valuation?

·      What does a business valuation expert do when a client has also engaged a forensic accountant?

·      Why Matt wants the attorneys to allow the experts to talk to each other before trial.

·      How to get ahead of potential questions from opposing counsel when testifying.

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As a Principal, Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Practice Leader. Matt brings nearly 20 years of experience to the Windham Brannon's Forensics, Litigation and Valuation Team. Most of his cases involve some form of litigation, including valuations for marital dissolution purposes, lost earnings and lost profits calculations, wrongful termination or death cases, co-mingled funds, personal injury analysis, and economic damages. His client base is just a broad as his experience, having worked on cases involving local, small-owned businesses to global multi-billion-dollar corporations. Matt has spent time in the courtroom as an expert witness, testifying on the results of his findings.

Matt is an adjunct finance professor at John Brown University and Bryan College. He sits on the Executive Advisory Board and is a liaison to the Ethics Oversight Board for the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA). He served on its Litigation Forensics Board from 2014-2016 and has served as a liaison to NACVA’s Valuation Credentialing Board.

Matt is a frequent speaker on various topics related to business valuation and litigation support services, having traveled as far as Tanzania in East Africa to present to business executives. Matt earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His certifications include a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA). Matt is a member of the AICPA, NACVA and the American Society of Appraisers.

Website: windhambrannon.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss collaborative divorce with Ari Harper, CPA ABV CFE. Our conversation includes:

·      What is the difference between collaborative divorce and a litigated divorce?

·      Is collaborative divorce right for all your divorce clients?

·      What happens when you discover hidden accounts/assets in a collaborative divorce?

·      As a forensic accountant, should I add collaborative divorce cases to my practice?

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Ari S. Harper, CPA, ABV, CFE, is a forensic accountant specializing in litigation support, business valuation, and collaborative financial neutral services throughout Florida. Ari is qualified as an expert witness in multiple jurisdictions and is an Accredited Collaborative Professional.

Ari earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Florida Atlantic University and a Master’s of Science in Accounting from University of Illinois Chicago. After becoming a CPA in 2012, Ari went on to become Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Ari’s experience at prestigious litigation support firms provided exposure to complex matters, top notch attorneys, and cutting-edge processes and techniques. At Ari S. Harper, CPA, P.A., he seeks to blend this experience with his personal touch and creativity to provide valuable assistance to clients and attorneys seeking his expertise.

Ari has presented for the Broward County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, and as a university guest lecturer. He also serves the collaborative community as Vice President of the Choose Collaborate practice group in Boca Raton, committee co-chair and presenter for the Florida Academy of collaborative Professionals (FACP) annual conference, and inaugural member of the FACP leadership institute.

Website: harperforensic.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss embezzlement cases with Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA. In this episode, Justin and Ben discuss:

·      What is the true cost of fraud?

·      Asking clients to tell you about the weird things.

·      A purchasing card program embezzlement involving a pawn shop and an eagle-eyed sheriff’s deputy.

·      One simple thing that small business owners can do to help spot fraud earlier and prevent losses from piling up.

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As a forensic, litigation, and valuation expert, Ben regularly works with law enforcement, attorneys, government agencies, and clients on civil and criminal matters. He regularly serves as an expert witness in employee malfeasance, breach of contract claims, economic damages, due diligence, and valuation disputes. Ben also works with organizations of all sizes across the spectrum with internal control assessments and various business consulting services. From his data analytics to his well-written, defensible reports, Ben provides unique solutions to resolve the complexities that organizations face in today’s ever-changing environment.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In today’s episode with Tracy Coenen, Leah and Tracy answer your questions about forensic accounting as a business! The two professionals and business owners discuss: 

• Things they wish they’d known before starting their business
• Insurance!
• Who is the client in forensic accounting engagements
• Data analysis tools for start-ups

In this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! 

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Tracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn’t always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid. She continued her criminology degree, but added accounting and economics courses so she could become a CPA… and here Tracy is, finding money in cases of corporate fraud, high net worth divorce, and other financial shenanigans.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: www.datasleuthpodcast.com

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

Youtube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE

Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE



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Today’s episode with Dan Ramey is about how to sell to clients - specifically attorneys. In this episode, Dan and Leah discuss: 

• Types of services that fall under forensic accounting
• How to sell forensic accounting service to attorneys
• How to avoid the sales-y feeling
• Considerations when starting a forensic accounting practice as a solo practitioner or within a public accounting or consulting firm

In this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! Lastly, during the last episode of the season, we are going to answer all of your questions - so if you have any questions about the business of forensic accounting, send them to Leah via YouTube, LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected].

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Dan is the Founder and President of Houston Financial Forensics, LLC, and Dan T. Ramey, CPA, LLC.  His professional certifications include CPA/CFF/CITP/ABV, CFE, CVA, CIA/CRMA, CISA/CISM, and CMA.  He is a past President of the Houston Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and formerly a member of the Board of Governors.  Dan previously served as Chairman of the Houston CPA Society's Forensic and Valuation Committee and served two terms as the Treasurer of the Houston Chapter of InfraGard.  Dan is also an adjunct professor at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University – Accounting and Business Law Department and the C. T. Bauer School of Business – Accounting Department at the University of Houston, where he currently teaches Forensic Accounting and previously taught Enterprise Risk Management. Both courses are graduate level in the Masters of Accountancy programs.

Dan graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Accounting and from Houston Christian University with an Executive MBA. 

Dan was awarded the Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year award by the ACFE Houston Area Chapter in December 2019.  In 2020, Dan was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the ACFE Houston Area Chapter.  In 2018, he was recognized by the ACFE at their Global Annual Conference in Las Vegas as Educator of the Year.

Houston Financial Forensics, LLC is a professional services provider in the areas of fraud investigation, cyber security / cyber fraud risk assessment, forensic accounting, and litigation support.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danramey/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: www.datasleuthpodcast.com

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

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Facebook: @wforensics

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Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! Lastly, during the last episode of the season, we are going to answer all of your questions - so if you have any questions about the business of forensic accounting, send them to Leah via YouTube, LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Today’s episode with Martin Holland is all about the importance of cash flow and profit when starting or growing a business in the field of forensic accounting. In this episode, Martin and Leah discuss: 

• Cash flow planning
• How to determine pricing
• The value of a business coach
• Profit!

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Martin Holland has been active in small business for 49 years. Prior to becoming a business coach in 2011, he helped start or reorganize eight small businesses. Two of them failed, he sold four of them, and still works closely with two. 

A native of Norman, Ok, Martin earned a B.A. degree from Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska and a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has worked directly with over 500 (and counting) business owners to help them reduce stress and increase enjoyment through clarity of purpose, better family lives, more money, and more free time. 

Martin works directly with clients throughout the U.S and in Canada. He was recently named the #1 business coach in Oklahoma City by Influencer Digest and recently published a book titled “The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don’t I Have Any?” which shows business owners how to use financial information to make better decisions and more money. 

Website: Anneal Business Coaching

LinkedIn: Martin Holland

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: datasleuthpodcast.com

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

To order your copy of Martin’s book, The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don’t I have Any? Visit: www.theprofitproblem.com/

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

Youtube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! Lastly, during the last episode of the season, we are going to answer all of your questions - so if you have any questions about the business of forensic accounting, send them to Leah via YouTube, LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Today’s episode with Steven Rydin is about websites and customer relationship management tools.

• Considerations for building a website from scratch
• Explanation of SEO “search engine optimization”
• How to incorporate CRM

As the CEO of B2B Reviews, Steven leads a company that provides a trusted third-party resource for busy businesses looking for the best software vendors for their needs. With our expert buying guides and proprietary matching tools, we save time and money for our clients and help them avoid disastrous consequences of choosing the wrong vendors.

LinkedIn: Steven Rydin

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: datasleuthpodcast.com

To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators

Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!

CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS

Youtube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

Instagram: @wforensics

LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.