Forensic and Litigation
Legal Intelligencer Features Frank Pina Article on Employee Dishonesty Investigations
Employee dishonesty has long been defined as the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. Recent trends, however, point to a dynamic shift in these…
Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations
In years past, employee dishonesty was recognized in straightforward terms, mainly involving the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. However, trends today demonstrate a…
Bitcoin in Brief: The Mystery Unraveled
Many of us have overheard or joined discussions with friends and colleagues regarding bitcoin. Perhaps you have skimmed articles discussing its potential as a commodity or its future demise as…
Tax Planning is Essential to Asset Sales in Bankruptcy Cases
Asset sales are an integral part of bankruptcy cases. When considering a sale’s benefit to an estate, the potential benefit to “Uncle Sam” should also be considered. Will the debtor…
Data Analytics: A Valuable Investigative Tool
“Time is money” is an age-old expression deeply rooted in the lexicon of most individuals and businesses, especially those that derive their income by providing a service to others. In…
Tracking Data Theft By Thumb Drive
The theft of electronic information is rampant in today’s business world. It can be done by a disgruntled employee, a hacker looking to steal identities, or business partners looking to…
Attorney at Law Magazine Profiles Frank Pina
What drew you to a career as an accountant? Did you ever want to be something else? Although being the Phillie Phanatic – the world’s greatest mascot – was my childhood…
The Role of the Forensic Accountant in Fraud and Defalcation of Business Assets
In many cases the forensic accountant is engaged too late. This usually results from lack of knowledge of the critical importance of discovery during the first five days of an investigation.…