- January 2, 2026
Management Override of Internal Controls – Fraud Files Blog
Some companies think they are protected against employee fraud because they have strong internal controls. Often, that’s the case. Good controls mean the rules are
Judgment of Management and Financial Statement Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
With thousands of detailed accounting rules, how can there be financial statement fraud? There are areas of the financial statements that rely heavily on the
Using Income Tax Data in Family Law Cases – Fraud Files Blog
Income tax returns and supporting information such as W-2s and pay stubs are the most common and basic documents which evidence income in family law
Personal Red Flags of Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
As victims of occupational fraud reflect on crimes committed against their companies, they wonder if there were any signs that a fraud was occurring. They
All About Brett LaChappelle – Fraud Files Blog
Brett LaChappelle has presented himself in recent years as a life coach, church leader, and community volunteer. His self-written biographies describe him as a recreation
Documents in Investigate Business Interests – Fraud Files Blog
When a spouse owns a business, it can create some of the most complicated financial issues in a divorce. It is extremely important to dive
Five Common Fraud Myths – Fraud Files Blog
I’ve been investigating fraud for over 25 years. When I first started, financial fraud wasn’t a big topic. In fact, most people had never heard
Social Media and Other Sources of Information for Litigation – Fraud Files Blog
Fifteen or twenty years ago, it may have been far-fetched to suggest that a simple internet search could help you win a case in front
Alternative Sources of Financial Information – Fraud Files Blog
Everyone knows about the typical sources of financial information in divorces. Income tax returns, bank statements and related documents, brokerage statements, credit card statements, and
Daubert Challenges of Expert Witnesses
Daubert challenges are used by opposing counsel to limit or exclude the testimony of expert witnesses at trial. In this video, Tracy Coenen discusses how