The Data Sleuth Podcast

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 IRS cases with Carla Blake, CPA, CFE. In this episode, Justin and Carla discuss:· What is the IRS’ process for investigating fraud?· Investigating tax schemes.· A case story about a 10-year long embezzlement. GUEST BIOCarla Blake is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who spent 15 years as an IRS Revenue Agent uncovering unreported income, applying tax law, and locating hidden assets. Her IRS work included complex cases in the Special Enforcement Program (SEP), Abusive Transaction Investigations (ATI), and joint investigations with IRS Criminal Investigation. She brings a rare blend of government and private-sector experience, including roles as a Regional Controller, NASBA compliance manager, and workers' compensation auditor. Her approach is methodical, fact driven, and built for the courtroom.Now the founder of Blake Files Forensic Solutions, a boutique forensic accounting firm, Carla helps attorneys and individuals untangle hidden assets, uncover fraud, and make sense of financial records. When she’s not dissecting bank statements or building case narratives, she enjoys the thrill of hunting down elusive ancestors. Like forensic accounting, genealogy is an investigation into the past—what happened, who was involved, and what the documents, coupled with well founded reasoning and analysis, can prove. Email: info@blakefiles.comLinkedIn: Carla Blake, CPA CFEWebsite: www.blakefiles.comRESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE To learn more about the Data Sleuth® Dashboard for professionals, visit: datasleuths.com/pro Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsCONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFELinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFESubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, “From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, Director of Operations for Workman Forensics, discusses a broad range of forensic accounting cases from embezzlement to money laundering, fraud against family members, 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 investigation. In our 100th episode today, we discuss Fraud Against Family with Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE. In this episode, Leah and Tiffany discuss: · What a forensic accountant does, especially in family disputes· Common ways family members defraud each other· Motivations behind defrauding family members· How families—especially aging or blended ones—can protect themselves GUEST BIOTiffany Couch is CEO/Founder at Acuity Forensics, a nationally recognized forensic accounting firm basedin the Pacific Northwest. She has more than 28 years of experience in the field of accounting with the last 20 years focused on forensic accounting engagements. Her expertise is in matters involving fraudinvestigation, forensic accounting, contract and regulatory compliance, internal control risk assessment,and complex litigation. Professional background and experience include audit, tax, and business consulting services for nonprofit, government, and privately held business entities in a range of industries.She has provided expertise as a source to the New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, NPR, and the Wall StreetJournal. She is also a regular contributor to multiple industry publications and has been interviewed byregional, national and international broadcast news stations.Ms. Couch is the winner of the 2014 James R. Baker Speaker of the Year, presented by the Association ofCertified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to honor an individual who has demonstrated the true spirit of leadership in communication, presentation, and quality instruction. She also serves as a faculty member for the ACFE. With almost 75,000 members worldwide, the ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and the premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.Tiffany is the author of The Thief in Your Company, available at Amazon.com and other online retailers. Email: tcouch@acuityforensics.comLinkedIn: Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE To learn more about the Data Sleuth® Dashboard for professionals, visit: datasleuths.com/pro Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsCONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFELinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFESubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, 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 Anti Money Laundering Tactics with John Cassara. In this episode, Justin and John discuss:· The impact of money laundering on the economy.· Common methods criminals employ to launder money.· Tactics being used to combat money laundering.· Why China is currently the largest money laundering threat to the global economy GUEST BIOJohn Cassara began his 26-year U.S. government career as a CIA Case Officer during the Cold War. He later served as a Treasury Special Agent in both the U.S. Secret Service and US Customs Service where he investigated money laundering, trade fraud and international smuggling. He was an undercover arms dealer for two years. Assigned overseas, he developed expertise in Middle East money laundering, value transfer and underground financial systems. Since his retirement, he has lectured in the United States and around the world on a variety transnational crime issues. He has been a consultant for government and industry and has testified as an expert witness before Congressional committees. He is on the Board of Directors of Global Financial Integrity and the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies. He is a fellow at George Mason University’s Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC). Mr. Cassara has authored many articles and six books, his most recent being China Specified Unlawful Activities: CCP Inc., Transnational Crime and Money Laundering. Email: john@johncassara.comWebsite: johncassara.com RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE To learn more about the Data Sleuth® Dashboard for professionals, visit: datasleuths.com/pro Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon! CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensics CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFELinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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 Order your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon! GUEST BIONatalie 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, CFEWebsite: jsheld.comCONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYouTube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensics CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFEWebsite: www.spacecoastforensics.comLinkedIn: @space-coast-forensicsLinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFESubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: 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: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsCONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFEWebsite: www.spacecoastforensics.comLinkedIn: @space-coast-forensicsLinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFESubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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 BIOAri 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 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE To learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: 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: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensics CONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFEWebsite: www.spacecoastforensics.comLinkedIn: @space-coast-forensicsLinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

In today’s episode with Tracy Coenen, 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 businessInsurance!Who is the client in forensic accounting engagementsData 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.comTo learn more about the Investigation Game Education Edition, visit: workmanforensics.com/tig-educatorsOrder your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYoutube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsCONNECT WITH JUSTIN BURNS, CPA, CFEWebsite: www.spacecoastforensics.comLinkedIn: @space-coast-forensicsLinkedIn: Justin Burns, CPA, CFE Subscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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.Today’s episode with Martin Holland is all about the importance of cash flow and profit when starting or growing a business in the field of forensic accounting. In this episode, Martin and Leah discuss: Cash flow planningHow to determine pricingThe value of a business coachProfit!GUEST BIOMartin Holland has been active in small business for 49 years. Prior to becoming a business coach in 2011, he helped start or reorganize eight small businesses. Two of them failed, he sold four of them, and still works closely with two. A native of Norman, Ok, Martin earned a B.A. degree from Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska and a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has worked directly with over 500 (and counting) business owners to help them reduce stress and increase enjoyment through clarity of purpose, better family lives, more money, and more free time. Martin works directly with clients throughout the U.S and in Canada. He was recently named the #1 business coach in Oklahoma City by Influencer Digest and recently published a book titled “The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don’t I Have Any?” which shows business owners how to use financial information to make better decisions and more money. Website: Anneal Business CoachingLinkedIn: Martin HollandRESOURCES 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-educatorsOrder your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!To order your copy of Martin’s book, The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don’t I have Any? Visit: www.theprofitproblem.com/CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSYoutube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsSubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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.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 messyAreas to find inspiration for contentHow an online course fits into a digital marketing strategyIs 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: @tatiaspearsRESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODETo access the downloads discussed in this episode, visit: datasleuthpodcast.comContent Confident Course: 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-educatorsOrder your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSConnect with Workman ForensicsYoutube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsSubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

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.Today’s episode with Robert Nordlander 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 considerationsEntity structuresTax setup decisionsLicensingSpecialties/focus areasMeeting 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-educatorsOrder your copy of Leah’s book, Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations today on Amazon!CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSConnect with Workman ForensicsYoutube: @WorkmanForensicsTwitter: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsSubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of The Data Sleuth® Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, or anywhere you listen.

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible investigative analyses in your cases, you are in the right place. In this six-part series, Leah Wietholter reviews the most common best evidence data sources in order of reliability by exchanging seats from host to guest to thoroughly discuss this topic with guest host, Bethany Pigott.Leah Wietholter, MBA, CFE, PI, CPA is the CEO and founder of Workman Forensics headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With career aspirations at 12 years old of becoming an investigator, Leah worked for the FBI while completing her accounting undergraduate degree and masters in business administration. After working in public accounting for over two years as a staff tax accountant and forensic accountant, Leah opened Workman Forensics - a firm dedicated to forensic accounting and fraud investigations. Since starting the firm in 2010, Leah has worked over 150 cases providing data-focused solutions resulting in settlements and testifying in both state and federal courts. Read her full bio on the Workman Forensics team page.The information in today's podcast is just a glimpse of what's inside Leah's book—Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations. Available on Amazon! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEOrder Leah’s book to learn more about best evidence in forensic accounting and financial investigations Data Sleuth on Amazon.To schedule a discovery call for your group or team to play The Investigation Game Interactive Case Studies visit investigationgame.com.CONNECT WITH WORKMAN FORENSICSConnect with Workman ForensicsYoutube: @WorkmanForensicsFacebook: @wforensicsTwitter: @wforensicsInstagram: @wforensicsLinkedIn: @workmanforensicsSubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of Workman Forensics Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or anywhere you listen.

At the heart of all successful forensic accounting engagements or fraud investigations is the reliance and analysis of evidence. Best circumstantial evidence in a financial investigation are sources of information or data that are furthest removed from the influence of a subject. If you want to ensure that you uncover facts resulting in defensible investigative analyses in your cases, you are in the right place. In this six-part series, Leah Wietholter reviews the most common best evidence data sources in order of reliability by exchanging seats from host to guest to thoroughly discuss this topic with guest host, Bethany Pigott.Leah Wietholter, MBA, CFE, PI, CPA is the CEO and founder of Workman Forensics headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With career aspirations at 12 years old of becoming an investigator, Leah worked for the FBI while completing her accounting undergraduate degree and masters in business administration. After working in public accounting for over two years as a staff tax accountant and forensic accountant, Leah opened Workman Forensics - a firm dedicated to forensic accounting and fraud investigations. Since starting the firm in 2010, Leah has worked over 150 cases providing data-focused solutions resulting in settlements and testifying in both state and federal courts. Read her full bio on the Workman Forensics team page.The information in today's podcast is just a glimpse of what's inside Leah's book—Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations. Available on Amazon!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEOrder Leah’s book to learn more about best evidence in forensic accounting and financial investigations Data Sleuth on Amazon.To schedule a discovery call for your group or team to play The Investigation Game Interactive Case Studies visit investigationgame.com.Connect with Workman Forensics Youtube: @WorkmanForensics Facebook: @wforensics Twitter: @wforensics Instagram: @wforensics LinkedIn: @workmanforensicsSubscribe and listen to this and more episodes of Workman Forensics Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or anywhere you listen.