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Fraud Fighter Podcast

Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE

65 episodes

9 months ago

An unnamed IRS-Criminal Investigation supervisory special agent is making headlines about the politicization of the Department of Justice. The whistleblower is seeking advice from the United States Congress to disclose what he (assuming it is a he) knows regarding preferential treatment of the Department of Justice.In this episode, I discuss the role of IRS-Criminal Investigation, the role of a supervisory special agent, the uniqueness of the whistleblowing act, the laws that hamper dis...

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An unnamed IRS-Criminal Investigation supervisory special agent is making headlines about the politicization of the Department of Justice. The whistleblower is seeking advice from the United States Congress to disclose what he (assuming it is a he) knows regarding preferential treatment of the Department of Justice.In this episode, I discuss the role of IRS-Criminal Investigation, the role of a supervisory special agent, the uniqueness of the whistleblowing act, the laws that hamper dis...

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Episodes (20/65)

Fraud Fighter Podcast

064 - IRS Whistleblower - Robert Nordlander

An unnamed IRS-Criminal Investigation supervisory special agent is making headlines about the politicization of the Department of Justice. The whistleblower is seeking advice from the United States Congress to disclose what he (assuming it is a he) knows regarding preferential treatment of the Department of Justice.In this episode, I discuss the role of IRS-Criminal Investigation, the role of a supervisory special agent, the uniqueness of the whistleblowing act, the laws that hamper dis...

2 years ago

23 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

063 - From FBI Forensic Accountant to CEO - Leah Wietholter

Leah Wietholter is a CPA, CFE, Private Investigator, and CEO of Workman Forensics, a forensic accounting firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She started her career at the FBI, went to a CPA firm, and then later started her own firm.https://www.workmanforensics.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1LfIn this episode we discuss:Why Leah started a forensic accounting practiceHow she marketed herself to get clientsHow her best practices became a bookWhy customer service exceeds credent...

2 years ago

47 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

062 - Fighting Elder Abuse with Forensic Accounting - Karen Webber

Karen Webber is a CPA, CFE, and the founder of FraudFindr.com, a software company specializing in fighting financial exploitation of elderly persons. She is currently a partner at The Bonadio Group.https://fraudfindr.com/https://www.bonadio.com/our-people/karen-webberIn this episode, we discuss:How forensic accounting is used to fight elder abuseThe effects of financial fraud on elderly victimsWhy she started Fraudfindr.comHow the software service flags suspicious transactionsSupport th...

2 years ago

32 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

061 - Fraud Examinations in Bankruptcy - Brian Behr of EDNC Bankruptcy Administrator

Brian Behr is the Bankruptcy Administrator for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Bankruptcy Administrator's Office and the Bankruptcy Trustee's Office are similar across the country. They serve as the watchdog for the Bankruptcy Court. Very often the Bankruptcy Administrator seeks or refers fraud examiners to assist in bankruptcy proceedings.https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/trustees-and-administratorsIn this episode, we discuss:The role of the Bankruptcy Admi...

2 years ago

34 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

060 - Fraud Investigations - Tiffany Couch of Acuity Forensics

Tiffany Couch is an author, forensic accountant and owner of Acuity Forensics. She has a CPA license, CFE and CFF credential. She wrote about fraud stories in "The Thief in Your Company."www.acuityforensics.comIn this episode, we discuss:The emotional toll on fraud victims.How she started her forensic accounting business.Why she wrote her book “The Thief in Your Company.”And her recommendation to new forensic accountants.Support the show

2 years ago

43 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

059 - Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) - Erin O'Loughlin

Erin O’Loughin is the Senior Director of Training at the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS). She has been an analyst for the CIA and financial institutions.https://www.acfcs.org/In this episode we discuss:How she started her career in investigating fraud and money launderingHow the ACFCS startedThe role of the ACFCS in fighting fraudHow to qualify for the CFCS credentialWhy learning the BSA and Patriot Act is beneficialSupport the show

2 years ago

34 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

058 - New Book is Published and Other Updates - Robert Nordlander

In this short episode, there are a few updates on what is happening recently. My new book, Criminal Tax Secrets, is published on Amazon. Please get a copy for that special someone who needs to know how IRS-CI evaluates criminal tax investigations. The book is a reference guide, so a paperback will serve you better than a Kindle; or just get both.A sister podcast (Criminal Tax Files) was created, which is all about criminal tax investigation and prosecutions. I also cre...

2 years ago

6 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

057 - Forensic Accounting in Federal Public Defender's Office - JP Davis

J.P. Davis is a federal public defender for the Western Judicial District of North Carolina. The federal public defender's office represents indigent clients in federal criminal court. At times, those attorneys need experts, especially in white-collar crimes.https://ncw.fd.org/In this episode, we discuss:The purpose of the federal public defender's officeWhy the public defender's office needs expertsHow forensic accountants can market themselvesThe role of technology in reviewing ...

2 years ago

44 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

056 - PPP Loan Fraud - Sam Azhari

Sam Azhari is a white collar defense attorney in Chicago, Illinois. He represents defendants across the country. As PPP prosecutions are pursued, Sam talks about how the fraud is committed and how the courts are evaluating the crimes.https://azharillc.com/In this episode, we discuss:How fraud is committed with PPP and EIDL loansThe criteria used to calculate prison timeHow forensic accountants can market themselves as experts.Support the show

3 years ago

45 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

055 - From Ponzi Scheme to Forensic Software - Tod McDonald of Valid8

Tod McDonald was a CPA investigating a bankruptcy case, when he uncovered the largest Ponzi scheme in the history of the Northwest United States. Seeing the need for forensic accounting software, he co-founded Valid8, a forensic accounting software company.https://www.valid8financial.com/In this episode, we discuss:How he uncovered the largest Ponzi scheme in the Northwest US.The need for forensic accounting software.Why Valid8 was created to investigators quickly follow the money.His o...

3 years ago

31 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

054 - Becoming The Everyday Ethicist - Jo Erven

Amanda "Jo" Erven is the President of Audit Consulting Education, LLC. She is an author, trainer, and speaker on Internal Audit and Ethics. She has a CPA and CIA license, and also a CFE credential. Her latest book is "Becoming The Everyday Ethicist: Doing Things the Right Way the First Time", which is available on Amazon.www.auditconsultingeducation.comJo@AuditConsultingEducation.comIn this episode, we discuss:How she transitioned from internal audit to ethics trainingUsing ...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

053 - 87,000 Armed IRS Agents? - Robert Nordlander

A recent federal budget created funding for 87,000 IRS employees over the next 10 years. Unfortunately, there are news reports and in speeches by elected officials, that the IRS is hiring 87,000 armed agents. This is far from the truth. But there is some truth that IRS does have armed agents; the IRS has a Criminal Investigation Division of approximately 2,100 special agents who have arrest powers and carry weapons. They are an elite unit of financial investigators th...

3 years ago

20 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

052 - Don Fort - Former Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation

Don Fort was a former Chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation and is currently the Director of Investigations with the law firm Kostelanetz & Fink. https://kflaw.com/profile/don-fort/In this episode, we discuss:His journey to becoming an IRS special agentThe theory to seize assets from Russian OligarchsThe importance of mentors in this careerHaving a positive attitude when you don’t get selected. Support the show

3 years ago

35 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

051 - Forensic Accounting in FBI - Alton Sizemore (Repost)

Alton Sizemore has over 25 years of experience with the FBI as a special agent specializing in forensic accounting. He is a CPA and CFE. He also teaches courses for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. At the FBI, he rose to the rank of Assistant Special Agent in Charge which he oversaw many areas of the FBI office in Birmingham, Alabama, before retiring to continue practicing as a forensic accountant.In this episode, we discuss:Why he joined the FBI as a special ag...

3 years ago

40 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

050 - 2022 ACFE Global Fraud Conference Review - Robert Nordlander

The 2022 ACFE Global Fraud Conference was held in June of 2022 in Nashville, TN. Your host, Robert Nordlander, attended the conference and gives a review of the conference, including the venue, speakers, and the event itself. This was his first attendance of the conference so he did not know what to expect and overall gave it a thumbs up. Although the sessions were good, most of value was not from the sessions itself but meeting fellow podcast guests and session speakers out...

3 years ago

29 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

049 - Civil Audit vs Criminal Tax Investigation - Robert Nordlander

In this episode, your host, Robert Nordlander, discusses the difference between a civil tax audit and a criminal tax investigation. The stakes are at the highest in a criminal tax investigation. Therefore, not just any CPA or forensic accountant should be hired by a taxpayer or taxpayer's attorney. Even if the expert is a former IRS employee doesn't make them the best choice.There is a huge difference between a civil audit and a criminal tax investigation, such as burden of ...

3 years ago

30 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

048 - Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) - Natalie Lewis at Windham Brannon

Natalie Lewis is a CPA, forensic accountant, and principal with the CPA firm Windham Brannon in Atlanta, GA. She earned a CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) which is an additional credential for CPAs.https://windhambrannon.com/our-team/natalie-lewis/https://us.aicpa.org/membership/join/cff-exam.htmlIn this episode, we discuss:The value of the CFF credential (Certified in Financial Forensics)How the CPA license and CFE credential differ in forensic accountingWhy asking questions is t...

3 years ago

27 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

047 - Tennessee Money Cop - Mike Dunavant with TN Comptroller of the Treasury

Mike Dunavant is the Chief Investigative Counsel for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. He is a former state prosecutor and former US Attorney for the Western District of TN. The Comptroller is known as the "Money Cop" to ensure that fraud, waste and abuse are investigated in the state and local government. https://comptroller.tn.gov/In this episode, we discuss:The role of the TN Comptroller of the TreasuryThe authority it has to conduct financial investigationsThe ways it...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

046 - Cash Skimming - Sandy Boxerman at Capes Sokol

Sandy Boxerman is a founding member of the law firm Capes Sokol in St. Louis, Missouri. He defends individuals and corporations in white collar investigations and prosecutions. He also represents taxpayers in civil and criminal tax matters.https://www.capessokol.com/people/sanford-j-boxerman/In this episode we discuss:The definition of cash skimmingHow cash skimmers are caughtHow the IRS finds and prosecutes a cash lifestyleHow a forensic examiner can market their servicesSupport ...

3 years ago

56 minutes

Fraud Fighter Podcast

045 - Homeland Security Investigations - Derek Benner

Derek Benner is a former Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and currently Managing Director of Thomson Reuters Special Services.In this episode, we discuss:The value of learning from others as a supervisorHSI’s’ shift in enforcing human traffickingHow to distinguish yourself for a federal law enforcement jobHow data science is increasingly important in fraud investigationsHow Thomson Reuters Special Services is serving law enforcementSupport the show

3 years ago

55 minutes