Recognized Methods of Proof
Our firm provides litigation support and trial consulting services for a variety of economic crime, civil and commercial matters. In a significant number of those matters, we have relied on one or more of the seven “Methods of Proof” (MPs)
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The Epidemic of Identity Theft
Lately our office has been investigating matters of embezzlement involving identity theft and identity fraud. With everything that has been reported about embezzlement, it should come as no surprise that in every case the perpetrators were trusted individuals. What is
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5 Best Tips for QuickBooks
Millions of companies use QuickBooks. It is the most widely used accounting system in the world. Using QuickBooks makes life easier. It is efficient, reliable and helps to best manage finances. Memorizing Transactions: A significant number of transactions occur on
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The End of Bank Secrecy for U.S. Taxpayers
You may not realize it, but bank secrecy as we’ve known it is dead. Seventy-eight countries have entered into or have agreed to be treated as if they have entered into an automatic account reporting agreement (IGA) with the U.S.
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The Three-Legged Stool
Three weapons currently in the arsenal of our law enforcement authorities form a three-legged stool. They are The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Financial Action Task Force and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Together, they close previously existing legal
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Non-compliance with FATCA by China would not prevent Asia-wide implementation, say industry officials
Should China decide not to sign on to the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, the rest of Asia would likely still comply with it, said industry officials. Earlier this month, several Asian jurisdictions were named by the U.S. Treasury
Lack of IRS audits will not shield firms from FATCA consequences, warn officials
Lack of IRS audits will not shield firms from FATCA consequences, warn officials was published by Thomson Reuters on 3/10/12. Financial institutions in Asia should not be lulled into a false sense of security over the fact that the U.S.
Forensic Accounting – An Art or Science
To answer this question one must go back in time and track how Forensic Accounting has evolved over the years. If we go back let’s say to 1990, one must accept the fact that Forensic Accounting was a misunderstood “Art”
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Building Empowerment by Stopping Trafficking, Inc. ‘B.E.S.T.’
B.E.S.T.™ – Building Empowerment By Stopping Trafficking, Inc., was established in January 2012 to aid victims and pursue and prosecute sex traffickers. Today, the Miami non-profit organization is changing the world both nationally and internationally. • In 2005, the Department
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“To Be or Not To Be” – A U.S. Taxpayer
If general understanding of what constitutes a U.S. Taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code existed, millions of individuals would not currently be unaware that they may be facing heavy penalties and fines and possible prosecution for not complying with their
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Believe It : U.S. War on Overseas Tax Evasion is Real
If American taxpayers abroad had any doubts about the seriousness of the U.S. government’s war on overseas tax evasion, recent high profile arrests provided indisputable proof. Gone are the days when hiding assets in tax havens like Panama can go
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IRS Offers Relief to Strapped Taxpayers
Some struggling taxpayers (strapped taxpayers) looking for help were given a life preserver from the Internal Revenue Service this month. Just weeks before tax day, the agency announced a significant expansion of “Fresh Start”, its program designed to offer help
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