• Small Fraud Investigation Firms

    Firms of all sizes are interested in expanding their practices to include forensic accounting and fraud investigation. Experts agree: This practice area is growing and will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Yet adding forensic accounting to a firm’s […]

  • Wage Loss Damage Calculations

    Tracy talks about calculating damages for wage losses. These situations may include wrongful termination, wrongful death, or time lost from work due to an accident. She gives a helpful list of the types of damages that might be included.

  • Big Firm Advantage in Forensic Accounting

    When companies have big problems, they usually bring out the big guns. The benefits of using large law firms, audit firms, and other professional service firms are undeniable. These firms offer a depth of experience that is invaluable, and they […]

  • Controlling Litigation Costs with Fixed Fees

    With the challenging economy we’re experiencing, people are constantly asking me how business is going. The assumption is that people and companies don’t have money for litigation, and so my business is probably suffering. Add to that the long-term shutdown […]

  • Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Fraud Investigation

    When a business owner or executive encounters proof of a fraud-in-progress, a natural reaction is often to immediately begin investigating. After all, someone has to get to the bottom of the situation. Yet that’s not usually the best way to […]

  • An Example of a Forensic Accountant Finding Fraud in a Divorce

    Tracy Coenen talks with Miles Mason, Esq. about a divorce case of his in which a forensic accountant was able to find significant financial frau d.

  • For Aspiring Fraud Investigators and Forensic Accountants

    I receive many requests for information on the field of forensic accounting, including questions on courses of study, certification, job opportunities, and preparing for a career.  Here are a few quick tips: Establish a background in general business and finance/accounting. […]

  • Follow the Money, Find the Fraud

    Forensic accounting existed quietly for a long time before the general public started to become aware of it. Twenty years ago when the frauds of Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco became big news, the work of forensic accountants was finally given […]

  • Auditioning For Paid Work

    Do you audition for paid work? A forensic accountant does a preliminary analysis for free. An author writes an article for free. A professional speaker gives a speech or facilitates a session at a conference for free. We can probably […]

  • Being a Forensic Accountant

    If you’re new to the world of forensic accounting (also called investigative accounting), this video will give you an idea of the types of cases a forensic accountant might work on. There is quite a variety in the work, but […]