The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 38 - A Blueprint for Compliance: The Fraud Pentagon Theory
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An Expert on the “Monster of Wall Street”
Day 9 of One Month to Better Reporting and Investigations-The Investigation Team
A Look at Forensic Accounting and Financial Fraud
While we traditionally think of forensic accounting as the specialized area of accounting that focuses primarily on the investigation of financial crimes, forensic accountants are also well equipped to help companies untangle...more
It is widely recognized that deceiving investors is the bread-and-butter of a Ponzi Scheme . However, the term “investors” often conjures images of Shark Tank or Wall Street – and this is far from the type of investor that...more
How do compliance teams in major corporates keep pace with the exponential growth of company data and the wealth of regulation they face? And in the face of this, how do they maintain an effective compliance programme robust...more
It is no secret that ransomware dominates headlines, and cybersecurity incidents have become part of our everyday language. However, the criminal “business model” behind ransomware keeps evolving. Originally published in...more
Financial experts are engaged to perform forensic accounting and valuation services for a number of reasons. Forensic accounting services are most often performed as part of a litigation or investigation. Valuation services...more
The greentech industry is recognized as one of the key subsectors of the ESG investment world. Energy transition to renewables is the new industrial revolution. It is a global win-win-win for bolstered economic strength,...more
Introduction: Three Key Components of Storm Damage Claims - Professional meteorology, as it relates to insurance claims handling and the litigation process, is becoming increasingly recognized, and the employment of...more
One thing leaders of organizations routinely recognize is that “you never know what tomorrow will bring.” Another common slogan is “life happens.” If “life” happens to bring the organization a situation that could expose the...more
A phone call comes in from a panicked client, the owner of a small, successful business. Your client was reviewing some financial records – a task usually handled by a long–time and trusted employee – and the client noticed a...more
CHICAGO — City’s ShotSpotter Contract Ends- After months of contentious debate among city leaders, the City of Chicago ceased use of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. NEW YORK — Top Taxi, Rideshare Insurer Facing...more
Multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters often present multiple challenges that make the tracing and recovery of assets a complex, costly, and time-consuming investigative process. Making a fraud victim whole again requires...more
‘Dear Mary,’ is Troutman Pepper’s Incidents + Investigations team’s advice column. Here, you will find Mary’s answers to questions about anything and everything cyber-related – data breaches, forensic investigations, how to...more
Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) are blossoming due to strong recurring revenue models, a great record of organic growth over three decades, light asset investment requirements, and economic recoveries and...more
A U.S.-based brokerage firm suspected unethical activities and compliance issues at their India operations office specifically concerning the involvement of senior management in misappropriating funds and accounting...more
Forensic services in Spain are robust, but still have room for growth compared to other markets, especially with respect to the market in the United Kingdom. Growth in the legal marketplace will come through the proliferation...more
How can you pinpoint employee behaviors that signal a potential risk of fraud in your company, especially if you operate in a highly regulated industry? Join host Matt Adams for this insightful episode featuring Nicole...more
If you are involved in a case where your spouse owns an interest in a small business, one of the issues you and your lawyer will grapple with is whether the books and records of that business adequately portray its revenue...more
Forensic accountants are frequently retained to evaluate economic damages arising from a multitude of circumstances. These engagements require a set of specialized knowledge unique to the facts of the particular case. In many...more
Allegations of defamation and conspiracy to defame alone are insufficient to establish the crime-fraud exception and defeat the attorney-client privilege, the Illinois Appellate Court recently held. In MacDonald v....more
Escalating Impacts of Catastrophic Weather - Large insurance losses are increasingly being caused by hazardous weather events such as hurricanes, floods, lightning strikes, high winds, large hail, and wildfires....more
Patisserie Valerie is a British patisserie and café chain. In 2018, the company found itself at the centre of an alleged accounting scandal. In 2019, Patisserie Valerie announced that its board had been notified of accounting...more
Introduction: The Importance of Accurate Inventory Valuation - Inventory valuation is often necessary for the purposes of evaluating and determining damages. Such damages could arise from a multitude of factors such as...more
When the word thoroughbred comes to mind, many of you might recall attending, watching, or hearing about the Kentucky Derby known as “The Run for the Roses,” “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Fastest Two...more
You own a business or at least a chunk of one. Things are not good at home and they are headed into a “separate” direction. Chances are your business was acquired during the marriage or increased in value during your...more
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, fraud and financial crime have become an increasingly complex and pervasive issue for organizations, big and small, global, and domestic. Fortunately, advanced technology and...more