In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, “From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, Director of Operations for Workman Forensics, discusses a broad range of forensic accounting cases from embezzlement to money laundering, fraud against family members, 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 investigation.

In our 100th episode today, we discuss Fraud Against Family with Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE. In this episode, Leah and Tiffany discuss:

·      What a forensic accountant does, especially in family disputes

·      Common ways family members defraud each other

·      Motivations behind defrauding family members

·      How families—especially aging or blended ones—can protect themselves

GUEST BIO

Tiffany Couch is CEO/Founder at Acuity Forensics, a nationally recognized forensic accounting firm based

in the Pacific Northwest. She has more than 28 years of experience in the field of accounting with the last 20 years focused on forensic accounting engagements. Her expertise is in matters involving fraud

investigation, forensic accounting, contract and regulatory compliance, internal control risk assessment,

and complex litigation. Professional background and experience include audit, tax, and business consulting services for nonprofit, government, and privately held business entities in a range of industries.

She has provided expertise as a source to the New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, NPR, and the Wall Street

Journal. She is also a regular contributor to multiple industry publications and has been interviewed by

regional, national and international broadcast news stations.

Ms. Couch is the winner of the 2014 James R. Baker Speaker of the Year, presented by the Association of

Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to honor an individual who has demonstrated the true spirit of leadership in communication, presentation, and quality instruction. She also serves as a faculty member for the ACFE. With almost 75,000 members worldwide, the ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and the premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.

Tiffany is the author of The Thief in Your Company, available at Amazon.com and other online retailers.

Email: tcouch@acuityforensics.com

LinkedIn: Tiffany Couch, CPA, CFF, CFE

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