The Data Sleuth Podcast

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The Data Sleuth Podcast

Each episode delves into the power of investigation, showcasing how logic and data are used to solve complex crimes and empowering today’s modern-day Sherlock Holmes.

  1. 19/11/2024

    96. Partnership Disputes with Natalie Lewis, CPA, CFF, CFE

    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, econ...

    33 min

  2. 05/11/2024

    95. Data Analytics with Matt Storlie, CFE, CIDA

    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 BIOWith 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 (mailto: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 today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: (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/)

    32 min

  3. 22/10/2024

    94. Economic Damages with Michelle Barton, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, CVA

    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 BIOMichelle 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 (mailto:mbarton@hmpc.com) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo 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 today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube:

    27 min

  4. 08/10/2024

    93. Business Valuation with Matt Stelzman, ASA, ABV, CVA, MAFF

    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 BIOAs 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,

    42 min

  5. 24/09/2024

    92. Collaborative Divorce with Ari Harper, CPA, ABV, CFE

    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, econ...

    35 min

  6. 10/09/2024

    91. Embezzlement and Occupational Fraud with Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA

    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 embezzlement cases with Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA. In this episode, Justin and Ben discuss:·      What is the true cost of fraud?·      Asking clients to tell you about the weird things.·      A purchasing card program embezzlement involving a pawn shop and an eagle-eyed sheriff’s deputy.·      One simple thing that small business owners can do to help spot fraud earlier and prevent losses from piling up. GUEST BIOAs a forensic, litigation, and valuation expert, Ben regularly works with law enforcement, attorneys, government agencies, and clients on civil and criminal matters. He regularly serves as an expert witness in employee malfeasance, breach of contract claims, economic damages, due diligence, and valuation disputes. Ben also works with organizations of all sizes across the spectrum with internal control assessments and various business consulting services. From his data analytics to his well-written, defensible reports, Ben provides unique solutions to resolve the complexities that organizations face in today’s ever-changing environment. Email: bkincaid@cricpa.com (mailto:bkincaid@cricpa.com)LinkedIn: Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-kincaid-cpa-cfe-cva-cff-77aa51152/)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 today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: (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/)

    36 min

  7. 07/05/2024

    90. Q&A: Forensic Accounting as a Business with Tracy Coenen

    In today’s episode with Tracy Coenen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracycoenen/), Leah and Tracy answer your questions about forensic accounting as a business! The two professionals and business owners discuss: * Things they wish they’d known before starting their business* Insurance!* Who is the client in forensic accounting engagements* Data analysis tools for start-upsIn this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! GUEST BIOTracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn’t always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid. She continued her criminology degree, but added accounting and economics courses so she could become a CPA… and here Tracy is, finding money in cases of corporate fraud, high net worth divorce, and other financial shenanigans.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: www.datasleuthpodcast.com (http://www.datasleuthpodcast.com)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 today on Amazon!CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYoutube: (http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics)@WorkmanForensics (http://www.youtube.com/c/WorkmanForensics)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/wforensics/)

    41 min

  8. 23/04/2024

    89. Selling Expert Services to Attorneys with Dan Ramey

    Today’s episode with Dan Ramey is about how to sell to clients - specifically attorneys. In this episode, Dan and Leah discuss: * Types of services that fall under forensic accounting* How to sell forensic accounting service to attorneys* How to avoid the sales-y feeling* Considerations when starting a forensic accounting practice as a solo practitioner or within a public accounting or consulting firmIn this season of the Data Sleuth Podcast, join Leah Wietholter as she discusses the business of forensic accounting with successful professionals who have done just that! As part of this series, Workman Forensics and podcast guests are providing free resources and tools to accompany each episode to help you with your practice whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take it to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out how to download! Lastly, during the last episode of the season, we are going to answer all of your questions - so if you have any questions about the business of forensic accounting, send them to Leah via YouTube, LinkedIn, or by emailing us at podcast@workmanforensics.com (mailto:podcast@workmanforensics.com).GUEST BIODan is the Founder and President of Houston Financial Forensics, LLC, and Dan T. Ramey, CPA, LLC.  His professional certifications include CPA/CFF/CITP/ABV, CFE, CVA, CIA/CRMA, CISA/CISM, and CMA.  He is a past President of the Houston Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and formerly a member of the Board of Governors.  Dan previously served as Chairman of the Houston CPA Society's Forensic and Valuation Committee and served two terms as the Treasurer of the Houston Chapter of InfraGard.  Dan is also an adjunct professor at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University – Accounting and Business Law Department and the C. T. Bauer School of Business – Accounting Department at the University of Houston, where he currently teaches Forensic Accounting and previously taught Enterprise Risk Management. Both courses are graduate level in the Masters of Accountancy programs.Dan graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Accounting and from Houston Christian University with an Executive MBA. Dan was awarded the Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year award by the ACFE Houston Area Chapter in December 2019.  In 2020, Dan was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the ACFE Houston Area Chapter.  In 2018, he was recognized by the ACFE at their Global Annual Conference in Las Vegas as Educator of the Year.Houston Financial Forensics, LLC is a professional services provider in the areas of fraud investigation, cyber security / cyber fraud risk assessment, forensic accounting, and litigation support.Email: dan@houstonfinancialforensics.comLinkedIn:

    44 min
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Each episode delves into the power of investigation, showcasing how logic and data are used to solve complex crimes and empowering today’s modern-day Sherlock Holmes.

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    Workman Forensics
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    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    123
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