Forensic Accounting
Fascinating Facts About Forensic Accounting
While the forensic accounting profession has technically been around since the early 1900s, the evolution of the industry has been drastically transformed in light of progress in the economy, society, and technology. This progression has opened the doors to the massive importance of forensic accounting investigations in all types of fraud today. From Ponzi schemes…
Read MoreThe Waste Management, Inc. 1998 Fraud Scandal
Waste Management, Inc. is a comprehensive waste company that was founded in 1894 in North America by Larry Beck. The company went public in 1971 and by 1972, the company was generating about $82 million in revenue and had made 133 acquisitions. The company offered environmental services to almost 20 million customers in America, Canada,…
Read MoreMaking Our Mark in Miami
Ellrich, Neal, Smith & Stohlman, P.A. opened our Miami office last summer and we are proud to announce that over the last year we have truly established ourselves in Florida’s most thriving city. Located in the heart of downtown Miami, our forensic accounting firm serves clientele from all walks of life. With Miami’s eclectic population,…
Read MoreFAU Launches Florida’s First Center for Forensic Accounting
It’s no secret that forensic accounting has become one of the fastest growing careers over the last several years. As an industry, forensic accounting has seen a burst due to a number of critical elements, underlining the fact that this increase in demand does not seem to be slowing down any time soon. A variety…
Read MoreTop 13 Reasons You Need a Forensic Accountant
Forensic accountants are required to maintain a specialized skill set of auditing expertise, education, and training. Combining accounting and analytical talents with financial proficiency and a strong moral compass, a forensic accountant plays a critical role in both litigation support and investigations. First and foremost, a forensic accountant must maintain relevant credentials. Through academic measures…
Read MoreFraud Detection in the Workplace
Fraud detection is becoming more and more important as the business world leans heavily on technology and an influx of data. In recent years, fraud attempts have increased dramatically, thus calling for a fraud detection system that is widespread, efficient, and effective in the workplace. Business owners, boards of directors, government leaders, management and many…
Read MoreA New Growth in the Forensic Accounting Industry
The accounting industry as a whole must continually evolve and progress in order to keep up with the changing demands and needs of the individuals and businesses in which they serve. Relatively speaking, forensic accounting is a fairly new profession. As society, the economy, technology, and relevant legislation shifts, forensic accounting must mold to address…
Read MoreFraud Prevention and Your Business
Fraud is defined as “any intentional act or omission designed to deceive others, resulting in the victim suffering a loss and/or the perpetrator achieving a gain”, based on a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) entitled Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide. Every organization, regardless of size, is subject…
Read MoreThe Increasing Role of the Expert Witness
Testifying in a court case as an expert witness is often critical to the outcome of a lawsuit. Forensic accountants are typically called upon to utilize their accounting, investigative, economic, statistical, and research techniques and then apply them to a legal problem. Digging into a case to analyze, audit, and investigate helps to assess the…
Read More“Will My Lifestyle be the Same Once I Get Divorced?”
Divorce is complicated. At the very heart of a divorce, it becomes a financial game for the spouses involved of “how will I be supported once the divorce is finalized?” Other questions such as “will my standard of living be the same as before?” constantly may run through the parties’ minds. It’s never an easy…
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