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 Da…

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…

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 s…

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 s…

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 s…

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 s…

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 s…

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible …

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

This summer while at the ACFE Global Fraud Conference several speakers and friends of the podcast got together to play an escape room. Before and after the escape room adventure, Leah found herself engrossed in stories from investigators around the US and didn’t want the conversation to end. It was these valuable conversations that inspired the for…

Forensic accounting services are a necessary and valuable part of a divorce case - especially when it comes to property settlements. However, many divorce matters need a forensic accounting expert but cannot afford one. Tracy Coenen has been working with clients of divorce matters for over 20 years to find hidden assets and uncover understated inco…

Nursing home abuse and neglect is a real problem - especially for several states. In this episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Nic Decker, PI explains the evidence and investigation steps he takes while investigating cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect. Based on his investigative experience with such matters, Nic shares with listen…

Missing persons investigations are just one of Private Investigator Krista Pavey's, a.k.a. SpyGirl, specialties. In this episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Krista shares her story of becoming a private investigator, the “why” behind her focus on missing persons cases, and investigation best practices and applications. Krista Pavey is a Priv…

A common question for forensic accounting experts is, “How do I break into this industry and become a forensic accountant?” In this week’s episode, Leah interviews Hayden Lewellen, a forensic accountant who started this career path with an FBI internship and a public accounting internship. Learn more about his journey and advice to others seeking g…

In 2022, is there any investigation that will not benefit from digital evidence collection? Our guest this week, Robert Fried, is a digital forensics expert who discusses the answer to this question with Leah in addition to other digital evidence collection questions. Robert Fried is a seasoned expert and industry thought leader with over 20 years …

As a continuation to data processing and comparative analysis, Rachel and Leah discuss more of the analyses and tools used to help clients find the needle in the data haystack. In this episode, they discuss: Source and Use Summary Analysis Interesting Data Findings Analysis Risk Indicator Analysis The information in today's podcast is just a glimps…

After the case plan is approved by a client, the financial investigator must then get to work processing and analyzing the financial data. Leah and Rachel begin by discussing how to process both standard and non-standard data in financial/fraud investigations for data analysis. Then, they discuss in detail the first of several Data Sleuth® analysis…

Any investigative process carries the inherent risk that you’ll spend limited resources chasing the wrong information. Leah and Rachel discuss how risk-based analysis helps the Data Sleuth® investigator navigate this risk by narrowing focus and aligning efforts with investigation priorities. They also touch on some practical tools you can start usi…

Any investigative process carries the inherent risk that you’ll spend limited resources chasing the wrong information. Leah and Rachel discuss how risk-based analysis helps the Data Sleuth® investigator navigate this risk by narrowing focus and aligning efforts with investigation priorities. They also touch on some practical tools you can start usi…

Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations. Coming to stores April 19, 2022. Preorder now on Amazon!By Workman Forensics

In this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah and Megan discuss how a forensic accountant can help in divorce matters. Plus, they address common misconceptions around what sources a forensic accountant can use to find assets and what assets are quantifiable as marital property. This information-packed episode is the third and final…

In this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah talks to Megan Brown, PI, CPA. Leah and Megan discuss the top three misconceptions of financial investigations and forensic accounting. Learn about law enforcement’s response to embezzlements, whether the client will recover stolen money entirely, and how long a financial investigation …

On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast Leah talks to Megan Brown, PI, CPA. Leah and Megan discuss all things Client related—from communication to case planning. Find out what things looked like at the beginning of Workman Forensics, and what they look like now. Leah ends the episode with easy tips to get you started on your journe…

The Investigation Game is back! In this episode, Leah talks with Retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena, whose real-life story inspired the hit Netflix series NARCOS. Retired DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were at the center of the largest, most complex, multi-national, high-profile investigation of its time. Worki…

In this week's episode, D.M. talks with us about the different types of bitcoin fraud, how people are being scammed, and why it is so difficult to control. He picked up technology from a young age which eventually led to a low-level job in the IT retail sector and ending his career in the corporate world as a Senior Network Administrator. Looking f…

On this week's episode, Javier Levia discusses a side of investigations we have not visited much in the past, the side of the pretender. Javier explains how his podcast started off as a simple discussion of people pretending to be someone else but quickly turned into a true crime podcast. PRETEND is a story-driven show about real people pretending …

On this week's episode, Leah talks with Robyn Shaw about her time working with Colorado's 4th Judicial District Attorney's office as their financial analyst. Join us as we discuss Robyn's career and the kind of cases she works at her current business. Robyn formerly worked as a forensic accountant in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney's offi…

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game, Leah talks with Tulsa based investigator, Gary Glanz. The two explore the case that earned Glanz the title, "The Super Sleuth" by The Wall Street Journal, along with many more cases throughout his life. For more than 50 years, Tulsa private investigator Gary Glanz has been solving major crimes, loca…

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game, Leah talks with Tracy Coenen about her take on the multi-level marketing industry. After working as a distributor for a well-known multi-level marketing company only to break even on her buy in, Coenen has used her expertise as a fraud investigator to highlight the scam that most people don't know a…

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game Podcast, Kelly Paxton sits with us once again to discuss her book, Embezzlement: How to Detect, Prevent and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime. As well as the importance of self branding in today's social media driven world. Kelly Paxton has more than 20 years of investigative experience. Kelly is a Certi…

On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast we talk with Seena Ghaznavi and Justin Williams about their Podcast as well as their show's current focus, Enron. Their podcast, Fraudsters, covers all types of fraud on their show across several different industries. On this episode we discuss their deep dive into Enron. Seena is a producer/…

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game, Leah talks with Rick Roybal about an article he recently wrote for the ACFE's Fraud Magazine, "Keys to the Kingdom: Oil field Fraud." As well as a discussion on what Roybal has seen in his career as a fraud examiner in the Oil and Gas Industry. Join us now to learn about how companies can avoid vend…

In this episode of the Investigation Game Leah talks with Matthew Spaier about his work as an investigator and his path to where he is today. Join as they discuss his work in accident site photography and personal injury along with the types of clients that contact him and how future investigators interested in the field can get into the industry! …

Small construction businesses are no exception to the risks of fraud common in small businesses. On this week’s episode, Leah talks with Nicole Landau to discuss different types of fraud in construction businesses and how businesses can maintain their internal controls to avoid these situations. Nicole Landau, CFE, Owner of Landau Consulting Soluti…

Want to know how to improve efficiency when looking for anomalies in data or using data analytics to find potential fraudulent transactions? This week, Leah visits with data analytics guru, Trent Russell, to discuss these things and more! Trent Russell is the Founder of Greenskies Analytics. Prior to Greenskies he began his career in Ernst & Youngs…

If you've ever wondered about international investigations, then you won't want to miss Leah's interview with Michael Olver, CEO of Pacific Strategies and Assessments based in Dubai. Leah and Michael discuss international due diligence, international investigations, and challenges working internationally during the pandemic. Michael Olver joined Pa…

In this episode, Leah interviews Matt Davis, an investigator with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System. Matt and Leah discuss death investigations, criminal defense, and DUI case analyses. If you want to learn more about niche investigator careers, you won't want to miss this one! Matt Davis is a career investigator who has handled all types of inv…

Have you wondered how much fraud exists in the Paycheck Protection Program? Matthew Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman have too and have been tracking the fraud cases prosecuted since May 2020. Join Leah as she interviews Matt and Marissa about their research, resources, and other implications of fraud against the government in relation to the PPP loa…

This week, Leah chats with Scott Fulmer about surveillance techniques and counterfeit goods investigations. If you've ever wanted to learn more about either, you will not want to miss this episode and opportunity to learn from one of the best! Scott Fulmer is a 30-year veteran Utah private investigator and the principal at Intermountain PI, based i…

For the last episode of the year, the Workman Forensics Team talks about this year's most prominent Christmas scams and how to avoid them. Leah, Megan, Alycia, and Rachel explain scams ranging from phishing schemes to fake virtual markets. Make sure you shop with caution this season and have a great holiday! Links to Phishing Scheme info mentioned …

On this week's episode, Leah talks with Philip Segal about his experience as a journalist and attorney. They dive into how Phil's previous role as a journalist has shaped the way he works cases as an attorney. Philip Segal is a New York attorney and the founder of Charles Griffin Intelligence, with extensive experience in corporate investigations i…