Category Archives: CFE

Fraud Examiners in the Classroom: Lessons from the Front Lines of Academic Integrity

After working in military service, public accounting, corporate finance, and fraud examination, I’ve grown used to chaos—the kind of chaos that requires discipline, documentation, and a deep understanding of how deception works in the real world. But I’ve recently discovered that higher education, particularly in today’s age of online learning and artificial intelligence, is facingContinue reading “Fraud Examiners in the Classroom: Lessons from the Front Lines of Academic Integrity”

Strengthening Accounting Systems for Fraud Prevention: A Forensic Accounting Perspective

In today’s complex business environment, an effective accounting system is more than just a tool for recording transactions—it’s a frontline defense against fraud. Forensic accountants often uncover financial misconduct due to weak or outdated accounting systems that fail to detect irregularities. Therefore, developing and continuously improving an organization’s accounting system is not only about efficiencyContinue reading “Strengthening Accounting Systems for Fraud Prevention: A Forensic Accounting Perspective”

Exposing Collusion: How Forensic Accounting Uncovers Hidden Fraud and Protects Your Business

Collusion in auditing occurs when two or more individuals or entities conspire to circumvent internal controls, manipulate financial records, or hide fraudulent activities. It poses a significant challenge to auditors, as collusion can render even the most robust auditing processes ineffective. This is because the coordination among perpetrators often includes falsifying documents, suppressing information, orContinue reading “Exposing Collusion: How Forensic Accounting Uncovers Hidden Fraud and Protects Your Business”

Why You Should Hire A Forensic Accountant

To many, the term “forensic” might elicit images of high-profile government work, cases that seem relegated to the kinds of investigations we see on primetime television. But acquiring a forensic accountant for the daily operations of small to mid-sized businesses is a much greater necessity than noted at first glance. So why should you hireContinue reading “Why You Should Hire A Forensic Accountant”

What’s the Difference Between an Expert Consultant and Expert Witness?

As an expert consultant, the CPA/CVA/CFE is engaged to develop information that will be used by the attorney in a variety of ways, including settlement negotiations with the opposing side. In these instances, the CPA/CVA/CFE is usually not expected to testify or to develop an opinion that will be entered in to the court records.

Forensic Considerations In Divorce

When representations made by an opposing spouse appear questionable, a CPA/CVA/CFE may be engaged to test the financial representations by performing forensic procedures. For example, a family incurs annual living expenses of $90,000 and the earner spouse claims to make only $40,000 per year.