84. How to Start a Forensic Accounting Practice with Robert Nordlander CPA, CFE The Data Sleuth Podcast

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 Robert Nordlander (mailto:Robert@nordlandercpa.com) CPA, CFE is all about how to start a business in the field of forensic accounting. In this episode, Robert and Leah discuss: * Start-up needs, costs, and considerations* Entity structures* Tax setup decisions* Licensing* Specialties/focus areas* Meeting potential clientsOriginally trained as a geologist, Robert Nordlander spent over 20 years as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation. He investigated various tax crimes ranging from simple embezzlement to tax evasion using foreign trusts. He is an author, speaker, podcast host, and consultant to attorneys who need forensic accounting and criminal tax expertise. He has a CPA license, CFE certification, and MBA degree. He is the principal member of Nordlander CPA, PLLC, a boutique forensic accounting and tax resolution practice.Website: www.nordlandercpa.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-nordlanderRESOURCES 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