• Financial Fraud and Other Shenanigans

  • By: Jim Barratt
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Financial Fraud and Other Shenanigans

By: Jim Barratt
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  • We delve into interesting aspects of historic and recent financial frauds with the aim of informing and empowering investors and businesses with knowledge to protect themselves from becoming victims of financial fraud. Seasoned forensic accountant, Jim Barratt, breaks down the frauds in simple terms and provides Illuminating analysis and insightful commentary on these deceptive practices that plague the business world. Experienced professionals join the podcast as guests to share their experiences and perspectives. Financial frauds are often astonishing, scandalous, and ridiculous.
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  • Unveiling the Deception: The Anatomy of the Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff Schemes

    Unveiling the Deception: The Anatomy of the Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff Schemes
    Jun 8 2024

    You likely have heard of the term, “Ponzi Scheme” before, but do you know its origin? In this episode, we explore the fantastic scheme conducted by Charles Ponzi, who became the namesake of the “rob Peter to pay Paul” fraud scheme. In 1920, Charles Ponzi went from pauper to millionaire to prisoner under the guise of trading international postal reply coupons. Ponzi schemes continue to persist and we move from 1920 to 2008 to discuss the massive Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme with our special guest, forensic accountant, Marty Wilczynski, who was the co-leader of the consulting team providing investigative and litigation support to the trustee and his counsel on the landmark Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities SIPA liquidation. Along the way, we discuss the financial devastation, lessons learned and highlight red flags for investors to consider to stay fraud-free.

    *** Host: Jim Barratt Website: Barratt Consulting Group LinkedIn profile: Jim Barratt, CPA, CFF | LinkedIn

    *** Special Guest: Martin Wilczynski Website: Martin Wilczynski - Ankura.com LinkedIn profile: Martin Wilczynski | LinkedIn

    *** To learn more about Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff: “The Rise of Mr. Ponzi”, The Long-Suppressed Autobiography of a Financial Genius, by Charles Ponzi, Copyright 2009, Despair, Inc. Charles Ponzi, The Documentary, YouTube, Patrick E. Boyle, 2020 “The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust” by Diana B. Henriques, St. Martin’s Griffin, 2011 The Wizard of Lies, TV Movie, HBO, 2017 *** Voiceovers by Cat Stratakis.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Introducing the Podcast

    Introducing the Podcast
    May 18 2024

    Welcome to the Financial Fraud and Other Shenanigans podcast! Join seasoned forensic accountant, Jim Barratt, and his special guests as they explore historical and recent financial frauds that will educate, entertain, and inform to keep you fraud-free.
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    1 min
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