Episodes

  • 064 - IRS Whistleblower - Robert Nordlander
    Apr 24 2023

    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 disclosing tax and grand jury information, and my why this is unchartered territory with IRS-CI.

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    24 mins
  • 063 - From FBI Forensic Accountant to CEO - Leah Wietholter
    Apr 10 2023

    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/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf

    In this episode we discuss:

    1. Why Leah started a forensic accounting practice
    2. How she marketed herself to get clients
    3. How her best practices became a book
    4. Why customer service exceeds credentials



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    47 mins
  • 062 - Fighting Elder Abuse with Forensic Accounting - Karen Webber
    Mar 14 2023

    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-webber

    In this episode, we discuss:

    1. How forensic accounting is used to fight elder abuse
    2. The effects of financial fraud on elderly victims
    3. Why she started Fraudfindr.com
    4. How the software service flags suspicious transactions

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    32 mins
  • 061 - Fraud Examinations in Bankruptcy - Brian Behr of EDNC Bankruptcy Administrator
    Jan 16 2023

    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-administrators

    In this episode, we discuss:

    1. The role of the Bankruptcy Administrator
    2. The biggest misconception of bankruptcy
    3. When the bankruptcy court uses fraud examiners
    4. How to market professional services to bankruptcy lawyers



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    34 mins
  • 060 - Fraud Investigations - Tiffany Couch of Acuity Forensics
    Dec 19 2022

    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.com

    In this episode, we discuss:

    1. The emotional toll on fraud victims.
    2. How she started her forensic accounting business.
    3. Why she wrote her book “The Thief in Your Company.”
    4. And her recommendation to new forensic accountants.



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    44 mins
  • 059 - Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) - Erin O'Loughlin
    Dec 5 2022

    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:

    1. How she started her career in investigating fraud and money laundering
    2. How the ACFCS started
    3. The role of the ACFCS in fighting fraud
    4. How to qualify for the CFCS credential
    5. Why learning the BSA and Patriot Act is beneficial




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    35 mins
  • 058 - New Book is Published and Other Updates - Robert Nordlander
    Nov 28 2022

    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 created an author website at www.robertnordlander.com. The normal podcast episodes will start next week.

    If you are interested in how IRS-CI evaluates its investigations, my recent book Criminal Tax Secrets is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

    www.nordlandercpa.com
    www.robertnordlander.com

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    7 mins
  • 057 - Forensic Accounting in Federal Public Defender's Office - JP Davis
    Nov 14 2022

    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:

    1. The purpose of the federal public defender's office
    2. Why the public defender's office needs experts
    3. How forensic accountants can market themselves
    4. The role of technology in reviewing large volumes of data.



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    44 mins