Episode 36: Comparing Internal Audit Functions and Fraud Investigations with Jami Shine, CIA, CISA, CRISC

Have you ever wondered where internal audit functions and fraud investigations intersect? How they're different? On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Jami Shine, Corporate and IT Audit Manager for QuikTrip Corporation about this very topic. Join us either via audio or video this week wherever you listen to podcasts or YouTube!

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Episode 35: Empowerment in Divorce for Professionals and Clients with Karen Covy

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, and coach in Chicago, IL. She has been a divorce professional for over 25 years and is committed to helping people divorce more amicably and affordably. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally and is the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0. Listen now to Leah's conversation with Karen about the divorce process and how professionals can empower clients to be prepared and make great decisions in the tough process of divorce.

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Episode 34: Investigation Techniques for Murder and Fraud Cases with Retired Sgt. David Walker

On this episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Retired Sgt. David Walker of the Tulsa Police Department. Sgt. Walker was featured on A&E's First 48. Sgt. Walker was employed by the Tulsa Police Department starting in 1982 working patrol, undercover, burglary, robbery and homicide. Sgt. Walker now hosts a true crime podcast, "Solve 'Em When You Get 'Em" on which he describes and details cases he has worked. He also currently creates presentations for workshops, trainings and keynote speaker engagements.

Listen in to Leah's discussion with Sgt. Walker about case he's worked; how murder and fraud investigations are similar; and why being able to talk to people is key in any investigation.

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Episode 33: All Kinds of Workplace Fraud with Rick Mulvey, CPA

On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Rick Mulvey, CPA, forensic accountant and owner of Olde Green Consulting in Albany, NY and New York City. Rick has been a CPA and corporate controller for over 30 years with experience in embezzlement investigations, business valuations, and litigation support. Rick is also the author of the book The Fraud Within: Workplace Fraud and Embezzlement: Face It, Find It, Fix It. We hope you'll listen in to Leah and Rick's conversation about all kinds of workplace fraud.

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Episode 32: Ethics: From CPE to Implementation to Changing Organizations with Amanda "Jo" Erven

This week's podcast episode is all about ethics! Host, Leah Wietholter, and Amanda "Jo" Erven, CPA, CFE, CIA, and cTQA discuss ethics in general, steps to developing character, where ethics and fraud intersect, and the incredible content created by Jo in her books, workbooks, and CPE trainings.

To learn more about Jo's books, workbooks and CPE training events, visit: http://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/.

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Episode 31: Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia

Leah Wietholter interviews crime fiction author and CPA, Mindy Mejia about her most recent novel, Strike Me Down a thriller featuring a forensic accountant. Mindy Mejia’s internationally acclaimed thrillers have been translated into over twenty languages. Her books have been picked for People’s Best New Books and listed in The Wall Street Journal’s Best New Mysteries. A CPA and graduate of the Hamline University MFA program, she lives and works in the Twin Cities.

Purchase Mindy’s book Strike Me Down here!

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Episode 23: Bad Blood - Interview with John Carreyrou

Join Leah this week as she interviews John Carreyrou, the former Wall Street Journal investigative reporter who uncovered the lies, fraud, and toxic culture of Theranos. Carreyrou was an investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal since 1999, covering numerous areas from terrorism to healthcare.

On this episode, they discuss his award-winning book, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup as well as his investigative methods in this case.

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Episode 22: Forensic Accounting Experts in Divorce - Interview with Juliet Laycoe

This week, Leah interviews Juliet Laycoe, author of the book, Divorce Wisdom: Smart Strategies for Anyone Contemplating or Experiencing Divorce. In this episode, Leah and Juliet discuss all things related to divorce cases including: managing clients' emotions and expectations, best practices for forensic accounting experts to consider to be a divorce case team player, and most common mistakes clients make on social media, just to list a few.

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Episode 21: Don't be Duped - An Interview with Author, Abby Ellin.

This week, Leah is joined by Abby Ellin, a former New York Times columnist and author of the book Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Conman I Almost Married. Join their conversation to learn about Abby's story and her deep dive into why people lie, steal, and rationalize hurting those around them - especially when they don't have to.

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Episode 20: An embezzlement story from the client's perspective

Join Leah for this special episode of The Investigation Game podcast to hear first hand about an embezzlement case from the business owner himself. If you're a small business owner, or know a small business owner, please listen and share to learn about what risks might exist in your business. Include link to video for even dollar payments #datasleuthhack and payroll graphing tool #payrolldatasleuth.

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