- May 22, 2026
Funding Sources for the Lifestyle – Fraud Files Blog
An important lifestyle consideration is the source of funding. Many families fund their lifestyle with one source of income, earned from their work. Other families
Construction Fraud Cases – Fraud Files Blog
What kinds of things can forensic accountants be involved in relative to construction fraud? A common area of fraud involves a general contractor using funds
Questions to Ask When Starting a Fraud Investigation – Fraud Files Blog
In order to properly plan a fraud investigation, a fraud examiner needs to be able to ask good questions that extract valuable information about what
How to Search For Fraud in a Company – Fraud Files Blog
How do you begin searching for fraud in a company? Sometimes I get called in when a company finds an employee stealing. They have found
Getting Background Information on Company Owners and Executives – Fraud Files Blog
Have you ever wanted or needed to do a background check on an owner or executive of a company? If you’re considering investing in a
A Prosecutor’s Checklist for a Jury – Fraud Files Blog
In every white-collar case, intent separates a mistake from a crime. False statements, bad math, or inconsistent paperwork are not enough. Prosecutors must show what
Contract Language That Undercuts Letitia James’s Defense – Fraud Files Blog
A common point of contention in fraud cases focuses on one important word: material. The defense attorneys say a false statement made by the defendant
Preventing Fraud in a Small Business – Fraud Files Blog
Cost-saving measures are always attractive to businesses. If a company with annual revenue of $10 million could eliminate a $500,000 expense, would management be interested?
What to Do After a Fraud Investigation – Fraud Files Blog
*After a fraud investigator is done with her work and has issued the expert report, company management and retained attorneys must decide what to do
Is It “Creative Accounting” or Fraud? – Fraud Files Blog
Companies engaged in financial statement fraud sometimes use creative phrases to legitimize or cover up what they’re doing. Examples include: Aggressive accounting – We’re following