The Data Sleuth Podcast

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.   In today’s episode we discuss partnership disputes with Natalie Lewis, CPA, CFF, CFE. Our conversation includes: ·      The risks of weak internal controls in business partnerships. ·      Navigating complex ownership structures when multiple entities are involved. ·      The importance of documenting everything. ·      A compelling case study highlighting why silent partners should remain actively involved in their business’s operations and decision-making.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE   To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com [http://investigationgame.com/]   Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations [https://amzn.to/47tnvY4] today on Amazon!   GUEST BIO Natalie Lewis specializes in forensic accounting and the analysis of economic damages. Ms. Lewis provides expert witness and consulting services in the areas of accounting, investigations, and litigation. She has specific expertise in fraud examinations, asset tracing, and investigating Ponzi schemes and has testified in deposition and trial as an expert witness.   Ms. Lewis is experienced in litigation disputes and is often hired by attorneys to assist clients with forensic accounting analysis and other damages and conduct internal investigations. She has participated in numerous engagements in various industries including hospitality, government, wholesale, oil and gas, healthcare, and professional services.   Ms. Lewis holds several leadership positions in the accounting and anti-fraud community, such as ACFE Board of Regents Chair, ACFE – Georgia Chapter board member, AICPA CFF Credential Committee member, AICPA CFF Champions Task Force co-chair, board member of the City of Atlanta’s Governing Board of the OIG and Ethics Office, and American Bar Association TIPS Vice-Chair. In 2019, Ms. Lewis received the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Standing Ovation Award.   LinkedIn: Natalie Lewis, CPA, CFF, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-lewis-cpa-cff-cfe-a1700514/] Website: jsheld.com [http://jsheld.com/] CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics@WorkmanForensics [http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/wforensics@wforensics [https://twitter.com/wforensics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/@workmanforensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/]   CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com [http://www.spacecoastforensics.com] LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-coast-forensics/] LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burns-cpa-cfe-215506155/] Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585], https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmlSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf], [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml], or anywhere you https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmllisten [https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml].

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.   In today’s episode we discuss data analytics with Matt Storlie, CFE, CIDA. Our conversation includes: ·      How artificial intelligence is affecting data analytics. ·      Why forensic accountants need to be creative when planning their analytics. ·      A case story about using data analytics in a class action lawsuit. ·      The 3 C’s of data analytics.   GUEST BIO With 30 years of experience in business and accounting, fraud examinations, data analysis, internal audit, and IT systems, Matt Storlie assists clients with forensic services, internal investigations, computer forensics, e-discovery and litigation readiness, and fraud risk assessments. As one of the firm’s subject matter experts on data analytics, he utilizes his deep experience with IT systems, internal controls, and data analytics to develop proactive, risk-based anti-fraud models and programs, and is a certified data analyst of IDEA® software. Email: matt.storlie@wipfli.com [matt.storlie@wipfli.com] LinkedIn: Matt Storlie, CFE, CIDA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstorlie/]   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE   To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com [http://investigationgame.com/]   Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations [https://amzn.to/47tnvY4] today on Amazon!   CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics@WorkmanForensics [http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/wforensics@wforensics [https://twitter.com/wforensics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/@workmanforensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/]   CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com [http://www.spacecoastforensics.com] LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-coast-forensics/] LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burns-cpa-cfe-215506155/] Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585],

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.   In today’s episode we discuss economic damages with Michelle Barton, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, CVA. Our conversation includes: ·      What economic damages calculations entail ·      The nuances of educating jurors on accounting details during trial ·      The importance of reading and understanding your insurance policy coverage as a business owner ·      Cases involving differences in international standards and breach of contract instances   GUEST BIO Michelle Barton joined HM&M in 2021 as a Senior Manager. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Organization, Learning and Technology, both from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in state of Texas and has worked in public accounting since 1993. Michelle has been actively appraising business interests since 1997.   Michelle is accredited in business valuation (ABV designation) as well as certified in financial forensics (CFF designation) through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA designation). During her time with HM&M, Michelle has continued her professional education and earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, where she is currently serving as a director on the Valuation Credentialing Board. She has performed valuations of closely held entities in conjunction with shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, estate, gift and income tax planning and compliance, corporate reorganizations, stock-based compensation arrangements, buy/sell agreements, transactions, and compensation, as well as assisted legal counsel in the determination of lost profits, economic damages, and wrongful termination.   Email: mbarton@hmpc.com [mbarton@hmpc.com]   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com [http://investigationgame.com/]   Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations [https://amzn.to/47tnvY4] today on Amazon!   CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics@WorkmanForensics [http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/wforensics@wforensics [https://twitter.com/wforensics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/@workmanforensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/] CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com [http://www.spacecoastforensics.com] LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-coast-forensics/] LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burns-cpa-cfe-215506155/] Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585], https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmlSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf], [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml], or anywhere you https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmllisten [https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml].

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.   In today’s episode we discuss business valuations with Matt Stelzman, ASA, ABV, CVA, MAFF. Our conversation includes: ·      What all goes into a business valuation? ·      What does a business valuation expert do when a client has also engaged a forensic accountant? ·      Why Matt wants the attorneys to allow the experts to talk to each other before trial. ·      How to get ahead of potential questions from opposing counsel when testifying.     GUEST BIO As a Principal, Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Practice Leader. Matt brings nearly 20 years of experience to the Windham Brannon's Forensics, Litigation and Valuation Team. Most of his cases involve some form of litigation, including valuations for marital dissolution purposes, lost earnings and lost profits calculations, wrongful termination or death cases, co-mingled funds, personal injury analysis, and economic damages. His client base is just a broad as his experience, having worked on cases involving local, small-owned businesses to global multi-billion-dollar corporations. Matt has spent time in the courtroom as an expert witness, testifying on the results of his findings.   Matt is an adjunct finance professor at John Brown University and Bryan College. He sits on the Executive Advisory Board and is a liaison to the Ethics Oversight Board for the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA). He served on its Litigation Forensics Board from 2014-2016 and has served as a liaison to NACVA’s Valuation Credentialing Board.   Matt is a frequent speaker on various topics related to business valuation and litigation support services, having traveled as far as Tanzania in East Africa to present to business executives. Matt earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His certifications include a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA). Matt is a member of the AICPA, NACVA and the American Society of Appraisers.   Website: windhambrannon.com [https://windhambrannon.com/]   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE   To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: investigationgame.com [http://investigationgame.com/]   Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations [https://amzn.to/47tnvY4] today on Amazon!   CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics@WorkmanForensics [http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/wforensics@wforensics [https://twitter.com/wforensics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/@workmanforensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/]   CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com [http://www.spacecoastforensics.com] LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-coast-forensics/] LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burns-cpa-cfe-215506155/]   Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585], https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmlSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf], [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml], or anywhere you https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmllisten [https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml].

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "Conversations about Fraud," guest host Justin Burns, managing partner of Space Coast Forensics in Brevard County, Florida, tackles topics including embezzlement, collaborative divorce, economic damages, construction fraud, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention. In today’s episode we discuss collaborative divorce with Ari Harper, CPA ABV CFE. Our conversation includes: ·      What is the difference between collaborative divorce and a litigated divorce? ·      Is collaborative divorce right for all your divorce clients? ·      What happens when you discover hidden accounts/assets in a collaborative divorce? ·      As a forensic accountant, should I add collaborative divorce cases to my practice?   GUEST BIO Ari S. Harper, CPA, ABV, CFE, is a forensic accountant specializing in litigation support, business valuation, and collaborative financial neutral services throughout Florida. Ari is qualified as an expert witness in multiple jurisdictions and is an Accredited Collaborative Professional.   Ari earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from Florida Atlantic University and a Master’s of Science in Accounting from University of Illinois Chicago. After becoming a CPA in 2012, Ari went on to become Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Associate of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Ari’s experience at prestigious litigation support firms provided exposure to complex matters, top notch attorneys, and cutting-edge processes and techniques. At Ari S. Harper, CPA, P.A., he seeks to blend this experience with his personal touch and creativity to provide valuable assistance to clients and attorneys seeking his expertise. Ari has presented for the Broward County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, and as a university guest lecturer. He also serves the collaborative community as Vice President of the Choose Collaborate practice group in Boca Raton, committee co-chair and presenter for the Florida Academy of collaborative Professionals (FACP) annual conference, and inaugural member of the FACP leadership institute.   Website: harperforensic.com [http://harperforensic.com/]   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE   To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educators [https://www.workmanforensics.com/tig-educators]   Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations [https://amzn.to/47tnvY4] today on Amazon!   CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICS YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics@WorkmanForensics [http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/wforensics@wforensics [https://twitter.com/wforensics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/@wforensics [https://www.instagram.com/wforensics/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/@workmanforensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workmanforensics/]   CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFE Website: www.spacecoastforensics.com [http://www.spacecoastforensics.com] LinkedIn: @space-coast-forensics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-coast-forensics/] LinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-burns-cpa-cfe-215506155/]   Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investigation-game/id1461519585], https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmlSpotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5XIzhOCoLSoFG1r4IrJ1Lf], [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml]Android [https://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml], or anywhere you https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xmllisten [https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/investigation_game.xml].