Fraud Fighter Podcast

Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE

Hosted by a former white-collar federal criminal investigator, this bi-weekly podcast seeks to find the best tools, practices, opportunities, and people to answer your questions about fraud and forensic accounting. Every episode is a conversation with an expert in the fraud or forensic accounting industry who has a story to tell, ideas and wisdom to share, successes to inspire, and failures to confess. Where can you find the right credentials for your career? Where can you find the right training for you and where you want to be? What opportunities exist in the anti-fraud industry? What software or technology is available to help you in your career? If you are asking these questions, this podcast is for you. read less
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Episodes

051 - Forensic Accounting in FBI - Alton Sizemore (Repost)
Jul 25 2022
051 - Forensic Accounting in FBI - Alton Sizemore (Repost)
Alton Sizemore has over 25 years of experience with the FBI as a special agent specializing in forensic accounting.  He is a CPA and CFE.  He also teaches courses for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.  At the FBI, he rose to the rank of Assistant Special Agent in Charge which he oversaw many areas of the FBI office in Birmingham, Alabama, before retiring to continue practicing as a forensic accountant.In this episode, we discuss:Why he joined the FBI as a special agent.Why being a lifelong learner is key to a career in forensic accountingThe lessons he learned on the witness stand during trialsHow continuing education is important in forensic accounting.What is what like to transition from a 25-year career to the private sectorThe difference between a good investigator and a great investigator is knowing both sides of the litigationHis biggest regret at the FBI, which came to haunt him a few years later when he saw the national news.The ability to communicate with various people is the key to a good interview.Sizemore continues to practice as a self-employed forensic accountant.  He is currently a reserve deputy sheriff assigned to the cold case squad in his local county.If you are benefiting from this podcast, share it with a friend or your group, and don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.  A review helps others find this podcast.Check out www.fraudfighterpodcast.com for more episodes.Support the show