So why a podcast about fraud and forensic accounting?
For over 20 years, I have investigated various types of frauds including wire fraud, mail fraud, tax fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and bank fraud. I have also investigated money laundering by tracing proceeds from unlawful activities to its final destination, whether the asset is a mutual fund, bank account, residence, or vehicle.
I have dealt with various attorneys in civil and criminal matters, assisted in trials, reviewed financial documents, conducted surveillance on targets, participated in undercover operations, interviewed countless witnesses, made recommendations based on the evidence, and testified in court. In all that, I have learned, that there is always more to learn. There are more great stories to hear, tools to use, experiences to live, and finding career opportunities to become a fraud fighter. This industry is ever-changing; and those who aren’t continually learning will soon have an obsolete skill set.
So I wanted to know: What are other people in this industry doing and how are they doing it?
I went to the internet and did not find many resources on fraud investigations and forensic accounting. Most websites tried to sell a forensic accounting degree. I was interested in finding experts, cool stories, upcoming technology, good training, and proper credentials. I didn’t see it, at least it wasn’t prevalent in where I was looking.
So I decided to start a podcast as a resource for those who are in the fraud and forensic accounting industry and for those who are interested in this type of work. With this podcast, I was willing to make those contacts to those who are in this arena to hear their story, their ideas, their wisdom, their failures, and their successes.
So what can you expect from the Fraud Fighter Podcast?
This podcast is a conversation between myself and an expert that either is a forensic accountant, fraud examiner, or a user of these services.
The goal is to be a resource for fellow fraud fighters, in whatever season of life you are currently in. You could be just starting, experienced, or just someone who is interested in this field of work. If you are interested in preventing, detecting, or prosecuting fraud, this podcast is for you.
You can work in a bank, credit union, credit card company, be an attorney, a court employee, a controller, bookkeeper, be in law enforcement or assist in civil business disputes.
In this line of work, training and knowledge is essential. And sometimes knowing where to get training or what training is needed can be confusing.
Where can you find the right credentials for your career? Where can you find the right training for you and where you want to be?
What opportunities exist in the anti-fraud industry?
What software or technology is available to help you in your career?
If you are asking these questions, this podcast is for you.