• Five Common Fraud Myths

    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 of forensic accounting. Then in 2001 and 2002 everyone became more aware of the issue […]

  • Social Media and Other Sources of Information for Litigation

    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 of a jury. Those immersed in the world of data mining knew it was possible, […]

  • Divorce Investigation: Alternative Sources of Financial Information

    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 business financial statements are some of the most common. There are alternative sources of financial […]

  • 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 she deals with Daubert challenges in her work.

  • Why Sam Antar’s Work Holds Up When Headlines Don’t

    If you follow white collar crime stories you may notice a pattern: Most investigators talk about fraud, but very few can actually prove it with documents alone. Sam Antar can. He has an almost unnerving ability to take a messy […]

  • Clues to Hidden Income and Assets in Divorce

    I often get asked how someone will know if their spouse is hiding income or assets in a divorce. Sometimes it is obvious when a document is discovered or information is leaked by someone in the know. But what if […]

  • Lack of Retail Sales in MLM

    When someone introduces you to multi-level marketing (MLM), they are likely talking to you about the sales aspect of the company. They are talking about the fabulous product (maybe even about how it “sells itself”) and they are probably downplaying […]

  • All About Brett LaChappelle

    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 superintendent, special needs aide, and participant in outreach and mission trips. Online profiles highlight his […]

  • Does the Judge Like the Expert?

    Forensic accountant Tracy Coenen and attorney Miles Mason discuss the likeability of an expert witness and how important this is to a court case. The important factors also include good judgment and confidence.

  • Why a Lifestyle Analysis Is So Important In a Divorce Case

    In the early stages of divorce, clients are required to complete financial affidavits, financial declarations, or other similarly titled disclosures.  The importance of an accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, and income is obvious. Yet many clients are unable to accurately […]