Posts Tagged ‘forensics’
The Waste Management, Inc. 1998 Fraud Scandal
Waste Management, Inc. is a comprehensive waste company that was founded in 1894 in North America by Larry Beck. The company went public in 1971 and by 1972, the company was generating about $82 million in revenue and had made 133 acquisitions. The company offered environmental services to almost 20 million customers in America, Canada,…
Read MoreMaking Our Mark in Miami
Ellrich, Neal, Smith & Stohlman, P.A. opened our Miami office last summer and we are proud to announce that over the last year we have truly established ourselves in Florida’s most thriving city. Located in the heart of downtown Miami, our forensic accounting firm serves clientele from all walks of life. With Miami’s eclectic population,…
Read MoreTop 13 Reasons You Need a Forensic Accountant
Forensic accountants are required to maintain a specialized skill set of auditing expertise, education, and training. Combining accounting and analytical talents with financial proficiency and a strong moral compass, a forensic accountant plays a critical role in both litigation support and investigations. First and foremost, a forensic accountant must maintain relevant credentials. Through academic measures…
Read MoreFraud Detection in the Workplace
Fraud detection is becoming more and more important as the business world leans heavily on technology and an influx of data. In recent years, fraud attempts have increased dramatically, thus calling for a fraud detection system that is widespread, efficient, and effective in the workplace. Business owners, boards of directors, government leaders, management and many…
Read MoreA New Growth in the Forensic Accounting Industry
The accounting industry as a whole must continually evolve and progress in order to keep up with the changing demands and needs of the individuals and businesses in which they serve. Relatively speaking, forensic accounting is a fairly new profession. As society, the economy, technology, and relevant legislation shifts, forensic accounting must mold to address…
Read MoreFraud Prevention and Your Business
Fraud is defined as “any intentional act or omission designed to deceive others, resulting in the victim suffering a loss and/or the perpetrator achieving a gain”, based on a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) entitled Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide. Every organization, regardless of size, is subject…
Read MoreThe Increasing Role of the Expert Witness
Testifying in a court case as an expert witness is often critical to the outcome of a lawsuit. Forensic accountants are typically called upon to utilize their accounting, investigative, economic, statistical, and research techniques and then apply them to a legal problem. Digging into a case to analyze, audit, and investigate helps to assess the…
Read MoreGovernor Rick Scott Sends Congratulations to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A.
Governor Rick Scott sends a congratulatory letter to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A. to recognize the honor of being named in South Florida Business Journal’s list of top accounting firms. Thank you for this honor!
Read More“Will My Lifestyle be the Same Once I Get Divorced?”
Divorce is complicated. At the very heart of a divorce, it becomes a financial game for the spouses involved of “how will I be supported once the divorce is finalized?” Other questions such as “will my standard of living be the same as before?” constantly may run through the parties’ minds. It’s never an easy…
Read MoreTop 25 Litigation Support Accounting Firms List in 2016
Moore, Ellrich and Neal, P.A. is proud to be included in this year’s Top 25 Litigation Support Accounting Firms List presented by South Florida Business Journal!
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