Necessary Records and Testimony in Financial Cases
Most financial investigations either civil or criminal involve tracing the movement of money. As it relates to civil allegations, matters may involve theft or embezzlement of company assets, assets hidden in a divorce case, diverting business profits to personal use,...
IRS Seized Bank Accounts for Alleged Structuring of Deposits
Every day brings a new story about the IRS seizing bank accounts of American citizens. From grocery stores to dairy farms, from construction companies to other small businesses; if cash comes in, so does the IRS. In days past the IRS Criminal Investigations (CI)...
The Audit Trail Report Hidden in Most Accounting Software
When it comes to fraud investigations, the Audit Report, found in most accounting software, is a very important tool. In years past, the Audit Report for software like Peachtree or QuickBooks could be turned off. Today the Audit Log or Report operates automatically...
Fraud Investigation Using the Audit Report
In civil cases involving partnership agreements that are not fulfilled and money is not equitably divided per their agreement, legal actions generally ensue. Attorneys often require the assistance of a forensic accountant and someone experienced in developing the...
Interviewing Defendants in Federal Criminal Cases
Successfully interviewing defendants in Federal criminal cases requires specialized skills and instincts. Sage investigators possess both. We put 26 plus years of experience as an IRS Special Agent work for you and your client to make sure we get what we need to get...
The Impact of a Fraud Investigation
At times federal agencies—IRS and FBI—get information that leads to the execution of a search warrant at an individual’s place of business and possibly their residence. This is generally a shocking activity for employees, clients, and family members. There are a...
Complex Cases Made Simpler
With advances in technology and the growing complexity of global banking and business, numerous new avenues of deceit have been created for swindlers to mask illegal and fraudulent activity. In this digital age, the movement of money between companies, governments and...
Why Do We Continue to See Ponzi Schemes In the News?
Even after the highly-publicized fall of Bernard L Madoff and the largest Ponzi scheme in US History, the schemes continue to proliferate. Today we see more Oil and Gas Ponzi schemes because of low interest rates and low returns on investments. People looking for safe...
Identity Theft of a Retired IRS Special Agent
What is “Identity Theft?” Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information – such as your name, Social Security number or other personally identifying information – without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft is a serious...
Badges of Fraud
IRS employees are trained to look for “badges of fraud” IRM 25:1.2.3 (04-24-2014) while carrying out their functions as revenue or collection agents. These badges include, but are not limited to, the following items: Omitted sources of income Fictitious or...
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Necessary Records and Testimony in Financial Cases
Most financial investigations either civil or criminal involve tracing the movement of money. As it relates to civil allegations, matters may involve theft or embezzlement of company assets, assets hidden in a divorce case, diverting business profits to personal use,...
IRS Seized Bank Accounts for Alleged Structuring of Deposits
Every day brings a new story about the IRS seizing bank accounts of American citizens. From grocery stores to dairy farms, from construction companies to other small businesses; if cash comes in, so does the IRS. In days past the IRS Criminal Investigations (CI)...
The Audit Trail Report Hidden in Most Accounting Software
When it comes to fraud investigations, the Audit Report, found in most accounting software, is a very important tool. In years past, the Audit Report for software like Peachtree or QuickBooks could be turned off. Today the Audit Log or Report operates automatically...
Fraud Investigation Using the Audit Report
In civil cases involving partnership agreements that are not fulfilled and money is not equitably divided per their agreement, legal actions generally ensue. Attorneys often require the assistance of a forensic accountant and someone experienced in developing the...
Interviewing Defendants in Federal Criminal Cases
Successfully interviewing defendants in Federal criminal cases requires specialized skills and instincts. Sage investigators possess both. We put 26 plus years of experience as an IRS Special Agent work for you and your client to make sure we get what we need to get...
The Impact of a Fraud Investigation
At times federal agencies—IRS and FBI—get information that leads to the execution of a search warrant at an individual’s place of business and possibly their residence. This is generally a shocking activity for employees, clients, and family members. There are a...
Complex Cases Made Simpler
With advances in technology and the growing complexity of global banking and business, numerous new avenues of deceit have been created for swindlers to mask illegal and fraudulent activity. In this digital age, the movement of money between companies, governments and...
Why Do We Continue to See Ponzi Schemes In the News?
Even after the highly-publicized fall of Bernard L Madoff and the largest Ponzi scheme in US History, the schemes continue to proliferate. Today we see more Oil and Gas Ponzi schemes because of low interest rates and low returns on investments. People looking for safe...
Identity Theft of a Retired IRS Special Agent
What is “Identity Theft?” Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information – such as your name, Social Security number or other personally identifying information – without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft is a serious...
Badges of Fraud
IRS employees are trained to look for “badges of fraud” IRM 25:1.2.3 (04-24-2014) while carrying out their functions as revenue or collection agents. These badges include, but are not limited to, the following items: Omitted sources of income Fictitious or...
