The Data Sleuth Podcast Workman Forensics

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/)

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:

In 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 ...

In 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 ...

In 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).Today’s episode with Tatiana Spears is all about things for a forensic accounting professional to consider in the ecosystem that is digital marketing. In this episode, Tatiana and Leah discuss: * Start creating content even if it’s messy* Areas to find inspiration for content* How an online course fits into a digital marketing strategy* Is email marketing dead?Tatiana Spears is Vice President of Marketing & Communications at CareATC, a leading employer-sponsored healthcare provider. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience, Tatiana has collaborated and led teams in various sectors including healthcare, banking and information technology. Most notably, Tatiana has contributed to the launch of the first U.S. crypto banking app with Vast Bank; the first FDA-approved mobile balance testing app with Sway Medical; and successfully raised $2 million dollars for a non-profit capital campaign. She has also worked on projects for top brands including Nintendo, Whole Foods, General Electric, SAP and Coinbase. Tatiana is originally from Los Angeles, California and currently lives in Syracuse, New York with her husband and two children. She loves to bake, hike, spend time with friends and family, and whisper sweet nothings to her overworked Nespresso machine.LinkedIn: Tatiana SpearsTwitter: @tatiaspears (https://twitter.com/tatiaspears)RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: datasleuthpodcast.com (http://datasleuthpodcast.com)Content Confident Course: (https://www.tatianaspears.com/content-confident) The way you promote your business online can make all the difference. Let me teach you how to create content with ease and confidence.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,

In 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).Today’s episode with Amanda “Jo” Erven is all about networking in the field of forensic accounting. In this episode, Jo and Leah discuss: * Dos and Don’ts of networking on LinkedIn* How to build connections and network when you’re an introvert* How to create organic opportunities for others to approach you at an eventAmanda “Jo” Erven is an auditor, a professor, and an ethics speaker… that prides herself on not being your TYPICAL auditor, professor, or ethics speaker. She believes our path to greatness begins with the “character choice” we make each and every day – and her passion is sharing that with audiences - just like this one! Website: Audit. Consulting. Education.LinkedIn: Amanda Jo ErvenRESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: datasleuthpodcast.comTo 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!To register for the 2024 Fraud Retreat Visit: www.fraudretreat.com (http://www.fraudretreat.com)CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSConnect with Workman Forensics