In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 IRS cases with Carla Blake, CPA, CFE. In this episode, Justin and Carla discuss:

·      What is the IRS’ process for investigating fraud?

·      Investigating tax schemes.

·      A case story about a 10-year long embezzlement.

GUEST BIO

Carla Blake is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who spent 15 years as an IRS Revenue Agent uncovering unreported income, applying tax law, and locating hidden assets. Her IRS work included complex cases in the Special Enforcement Program (SEP), Abusive Transaction Investigations (ATI), and joint investigations with IRS Criminal Investigation. She brings a rare blend of government and private-sector experience, including roles as a Regional Controller, NASBA compliance manager, and workers' compensation auditor. Her approach is methodical, fact driven, and built for the courtroom.

Now the founder of Blake Files Forensic Solutions, a boutique forensic accounting firm, Carla helps attorneys and individuals untangle hidden assets, uncover fraud, and make sense of financial records. When she’s not dissecting bank statements or building case narratives, she enjoys the thrill of hunting down elusive ancestors. Like forensic accounting, genealogy is an investigation into the past—what happened, who was involved, and what the documents, coupled with well founded reasoning and analysis, can prove.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Carla Blake, CPA CFE

Website: www.blakefiles.com

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 crypto fraud with Brett Johnson, CPA, CFE, CFF. In this episode, Justin and Brett discuss:

·      How are crypto assets stolen?

·      Possibly (hopefully) the first time the word “fart” has been used on this podcast.

·      The investigative approach to tracing cryptocurrency.

GUEST BIO

Brett is a partner within Eide Bailly’s Fraud and Forensic Advisory Department. Brett has provided fraud detection, investigation, and prevention consulting services for more than 20 years. He has extensive experience tracing, documenting, and identifying employee fraud schemes in all industries, and has provided expert testimony in federal, state and tribal court systems. Brett also serves as an internal control consultant to help strengthen controls over assets. Additionally, he leads Eide Bailly’s cryptocurrency tracing investigations and blockchain forensic services. He has provided training on fraud investigative methods to dozens of organizations and associations across the country.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Brett A. Johnson

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, “From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, Director of Operations for Workman Forensics, discusses a broad range of forensic accounting cases from embezzlement to money laundering, fraud against family members, 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 investigation.

In our 100th episode today, we discuss Fraud Against Family with Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE. In this episode, Leah and Tiffany discuss:

·      What a forensic accountant does, especially in family disputes

·      Common ways family members defraud each other

·      Motivations behind defrauding family members

·      How families—especially aging or blended ones—can protect themselves

GUEST BIO

Tiffany Couch is CEO/Founder at Acuity Forensics, a nationally recognized forensic accounting firm based

in the Pacific Northwest. She has more than 28 years of experience in the field of accounting with the last 20 years focused on forensic accounting engagements. Her expertise is in matters involving fraud

investigation, forensic accounting, contract and regulatory compliance, internal control risk assessment,

and complex litigation. Professional background and experience include audit, tax, and business consulting services for nonprofit, government, and privately held business entities in a range of industries.

She has provided expertise as a source to the New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, NPR, and the Wall Street

Journal. She is also a regular contributor to multiple industry publications and has been interviewed by

regional, national and international broadcast news stations.

Ms. Couch is the winner of the 2014 James R. Baker Speaker of the Year, presented by the Association of

Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to honor an individual who has demonstrated the true spirit of leadership in communication, presentation, and quality instruction. She also serves as a faculty member for the ACFE. With almost 75,000 members worldwide, the ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and the premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.

Tiffany is the author of The Thief in Your Company, available at Amazon.com and other online retailers.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 Government Contractor Fraud, Money Mules, and Data Analytics with Joan O’Dowd, CPA, CFF, CFE. In this episode, Justin and Joan discuss:

·      A fraud committed by a government contractor.

·      What are money mules?

·      Using Data Analytics to take down a sex trafficking ring.

GUEST BIO

Joan O’Dowd is a former FBI forensic accountant and the owner of Fathom Forensic Accounting LLC, a CPA firm in the Atlanta area that focuses exclusively on forensic accounting. Joan specializes in fraud investigations, asset tracing, and fraud prevention. She is a member of the Fraud and Forensic Services Advisory Council for the Georgia Society of CPAs. Joan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Joan O’Dowd, CPA, CFF, CFE

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE

To learn more about the Data Sleuth® Dashboard for professionals, visit: datasleuths.com/pro

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

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YouTube: @WorkmanForensics

Facebook: @wforensics

Twitter: @wforensics

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LinkedIn: @workmanforensics

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 Anti Money Laundering Tactics with John Cassara. In this episode, Justin and John discuss:

·      The impact of money laundering on the economy.

·      Common methods criminals employ to launder money.

·      Tactics being used to combat money laundering.

·      Why China is currently the largest money laundering threat to the global economy

GUEST BIO

John Cassara began his 26-year U.S. government career as a CIA Case Officer during the Cold War. He later served as a Treasury Special Agent in both the U.S. Secret Service and US Customs Service where he investigated money laundering, trade fraud and international smuggling. He was an undercover arms dealer for two years. Assigned overseas, he developed expertise in Middle East money laundering, value transfer and underground financial systems. Since his retirement, he has lectured in the United States and around the world on a variety transnational crime issues.  He has been a consultant for government and industry and has testified as an expert witness before Congressional committees.  He is on the Board of Directors of Global Financial Integrity and the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies. He is a fellow at George Mason University’s Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC). Mr. Cassara has authored many articles and six books, his most recent being China Specified Unlawful Activities: CCP Inc., Transnational Crime and Money Laundering.  

Email: [email protected]

Website: johncassara.com

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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Twitter: @wforensics

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In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 hear FBI Investigation stories with Chris Quick, CPA CFF. In this episode, Justin and Chris discuss:

·      How the FBI assists other countries with financial investigations.

·      Chris’ work with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

·      Chris’ work since leaving the FBI.

GUEST BIO

Chris Quick has 30 years of federal investigative experience, mostly with the FBI. He has worked as a special investigator with the FBI, supervised the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Acted as the FBI Terrorist Finance Coordinator for the State of South Carolina, and completed terrorism training with the Israel Security Agency in Tel Aviv, Israel. After leaving the FBI, Chris started Quick Group, LLC where he continues to help clients by providing financial investigation services.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Chris Quick, CPA CFF

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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Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

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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 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.

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GUEST BIO

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

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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.

GUEST BIO

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

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

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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

GUEST BIO

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]

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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!

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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 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.

GUEST BIO

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

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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!

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Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com

LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics

LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE

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