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Forensic Accounting in the Public Sector
Traditional roles of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the public sector, whether at the federal, state or local level, revolve around the areas of auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.…
Using Social Media as an Investigative Tool
Traditionally, social media was known as a web-based platform that allowed users to create, share or exchange information through virtual communities and networks. Today, the number and types of social…
Mercadien Announces Major Achievements in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency Arena
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce recent significant accomplishments by the two managing directors, Donald F. Conway, CPA, and Frank A. Pina, CPA,…
The Equifax Data Breach – What to Do
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that exposed vital personal identification data— including names, addresses, birthdates, and…
Effectively Managing Fraud Risk Within Your Organization
Business owners may not want to believe that their employees, vendors and customers are capable of committing fraudulent acts against their companies, but it is a reality that all executives must face.…
Fighting Fraud in the School Yard
In the last decade, there were numerous reports of fraudulent acts committed by school officials, many resulting in criminal indictments and jail sentences for the perpetrators, as well as significant…
To Audit or Investigate: That Is The Question…
Internal audits serve to provide independent assurance that a company’s risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively, and address issues that are fundamentally important to the survival and…
Protecting the Public Through Forensic Investigations
Recent headlines involving fraud, waste, and abuse within the public sector serve as constant reminders that conducting proactive audits in organizations are critical to cultivating success and accountability. These audits may uncover…
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…