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 embezzlement cases with Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA. In this episode, Justin and Ben discuss:

·      What is the true cost of fraud?

·      Asking clients to tell you about the weird things.

·      A purchasing card program embezzlement involving a pawn shop and an eagle-eyed sheriff’s deputy.

·      One simple thing that small business owners can do to help spot fraud earlier and prevent losses from piling up.

GUEST BIO

As a forensic, litigation, and valuation expert, Ben regularly works with law enforcement, attorneys, government agencies, and clients on civil and criminal matters. He regularly serves as an expert witness in employee malfeasance, breach of contract claims, economic damages, due diligence, and valuation disputes. Ben also works with organizations of all sizes across the spectrum with internal control assessments and various business consulting services. From his data analytics to his well-written, defensible reports, Ben provides unique solutions to resolve the complexities that organizations face in today’s ever-changing environment.

Email: bkincaid@cricpa.com

LinkedIn: Ben Kincaid, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA

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