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In this issue, we explore the uncomfortable notion of cohabitation with the deceased:
Cohabitation with the Dead
through a number of case studies, Cheryl Loewe, Francisco J. Diaz, and Angalena A. Hargreaves paint a disturbing portrait of occasions when people share residences with the dead. Whether the result of criminal activity, financial desperation, or mental illness, cohabitation with the deceased is a bizarre and complicated matter that can reveal a great deal about the intersections of death and class structures, poverty,
How Forensic Accounting Is Used to Combat Terrorism in the United States
drug abuse, prison systems, and familial bonds. Next, we look into the connection between the profession of forensic accounting and the post-9/11 war on terrorism. What could forensic accounting teach us about how to keep our country safe? What could the words of Sherlock Holmes teach us about the methods used by forensic accounts? Khamis M. Bilbeisi and Richard T. Brown conclude with the employment outlook for forensic accountants in the near future.
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The following series represents several unusual cases from the Detroit area Medical Examiner's Office that involve individuals who were residing with either a deceased body or human remains. These cases include: natural death, with the bodies in various states of decomposition; homicides, where individuals committed murder and tried concealing the remains without disposing of them; cohabitation with the deceased as a result of the remaining individual's mental incapacity, relating to mental illness, retardation, or senility; chronic drug use; and squatters pilfering possessions and residing in an abandoned funeral home with bodies that were left behind, unburied. Financial gain was a major factor in several of these cases.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a concise overview of how forensic accounting
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2001 World Trade Center attacks. A brief explanation of the work of forensic
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Mississippi. He has over 28 years of teaching verity courses in
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Richard T. Brown is currently an operations supervisor in a freight distribution company near Cleveland, Ohio. Previously, Richard was a front line production supervisor primarily in manufacturing since 1989. He earned a Master of Business Administration with an accounting concentration degree in 2014 from Clayton State University near Atlanta, Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree with an actuarial science focus in 2007 from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. Richard also completed undergraduate coursework in mathematics and actuarial science at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and Lorain County Community College near Cleveland, Ohio. Richard became a lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society near the end of his MBA program in June 2014. Richard is currently seeking a new career in accounting or finance, and he intends to sit for the CPA exam shortly after entering one of these dynamic fields.
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Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., CMI-V, BCFT, CFA Forensic Criminologist/Certified Medical Investigator The militant Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement currently fills up the air and print space of national and international news. They appear to be everywhere. Protest marches, disrupting political candidates during rallies and speeches; and activist
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members even making appearances on FOX NEWS and other national media outlets. It appears that after presidential candidate Hillary Clinton met with BLM activist leaders and encouraged them to develop a platform of the changes they would like to see in American policing, they have developed a 10 point program for ending police shootings and alleged acts of brutality that they now refer to as "Campaign Zero." Since the news media has only sporadically covered this plan, I am taking an opportunity to discuss it, along with my impressions of its viability. Here's a hint. Very little of the BLM's 10 point program is rational or viable. Let's discuss the plan point by point.
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Dr. Martinelli provides forensic expert services to several State Attorney Generals' Offices, major metropolitan cities the USMC Judge Advocate General's Office and numerous nationally prominent private law firms. He is also a contributing forensic investigations expert for CNN, OANN, Discovery, History and Investigations Discovery channels and is a contributing writer to USA TODAY, POLICE Magazine, Law & Order Magazine, The Forensic Examiner, PoliceOne.com and Officer.com. Dr. Ron Martinelli's forensic and law enforcement social media website is found at: www.DrRonMartinelli.com where readers can find his insightful commentary and forensic articles addressing a variety of topics relating to the forensics, law enforcement and First Responder communities. His firm's website is found at: www.martinelliandassoc.com.
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Member Profile Paul Friedman Dr. Paul Friedman serves on the Legal Advisory Board for the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute and has been a member since 2009. He holds the Diplomate status, Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC and Certified Instructor, CI.Dr. Friedman held Certified Forensic Consultant training at our 2015 Executive Summit 23 in Santa Barbara, CA. Paul is a member of O'Steen & Harrison, PLC. He joined the firm in 1996 and practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, ethics, professional malpractice, defective products and pharmaceutical liability. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Medical and Research Ethics at Midwestern University and the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine where he instructs current health care providers and students in the medical field. Additionally, he is also a Designated Real Estate Broker in the State of Arizona. Paul is a nationally recognized expert and speaker in the area of ethics. READ MORE The American College of Forens ic Examiners Ins titute will be hos ting a live training for the Certified Forens ic Cons ultant, CFC 速 on December 4th at the Hyatt Place South in Atlanta, GA. The s eminar is open to individuals s eeking training for the CFC certification exam and thos e needing continuing education credits for their current ACFEI certifications . The training may als o apply for credit toward your licens ure. The training has been approved for 6 Georgia Bar credits (4 trial, 1 ethics & 1 profes s ionalis m) and 6 P.O.S.T. credits (4 legal & 2 technical).
ACFEI's Certified Forens ic Cons ultant, CFC live training will be taught by Dr. Paul Friedman. Participants attending the training and pas s ing the exam will be eligible for the Certified Forens ic Cons ultant, CFC certification. Regis ter for the live training today! If you want to attend the CFC training, contact Brittany Kis er for inquiries at 800.423.9737, email Brittany at brittany.kis er@acfei.com, or vis it our webs ite at www.acfei.com/training/cfc/. Dr. Friedman will be conducting our CFC Live Training in Atlanta, GA on December 4th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CFC LIVE TRAINING
Certified Instructor, CI Ross Leo, CHS III, DABCHS, CIA, CISSP, ABCP Ross Leo a Certified Instructor for ABCHS traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to conduct a 4 day training for management level executives of Docupace, a leader in the cyber security field for financial institutions. Mr. Leo provided training on ABCHS's suite of informational assurance certifications, which are recognized by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies. These certifications are Certified in Information Assurance (CIA), Sensitive Security Information, Certified, (SSI) and Cyber Warfare TTPS 1(CWTTPS I). At the conclusion of each training day the participants were given the opportunity to sit for the exam and earn the certification. Mr. Leo concluded his training with a 100% pass rate for each of the 3 exams. This is an example of the type of possibilities for members with the knowledge, skills, and determination to become a Certified Instructor for their organization. Certified Instructors must be a Diplomate within the organization, have passed and maintained the certification they intend to instruct, and must take and pass the Certified Instructor Certification. Do you want to further your career by becoming an Instructor for your association?
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Missouri Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, Eric Greitens, Visits CNTA Headquarters
Top From Left to Right: Ian Burba, Dr. Robert O'Block, Eric Greitens, Thomas Schafbuch, Matt Combs, Justin Simpson Bottom From Left to Right: Morgan Winn, Jeff Thornsberry, Josiah Roberts
The founder and owner of CNTA, Dr. Robert O'Block, along with 4 staff members who served in the armed forces (Ian Burba, Justin Simpson, Morgan Winn, and Josiah Roberts), the Executive Director (Thomas Schafbuch) and the Director of Education (Jeffrey Thornsberry) had the unique opportunity to engage with Missouri gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens on a wide variety of issues ranging from helping veterans transition to civilian life, the economy in Missouri, and leadership. Eric Greitens was born and raised in Missouri, served as a Navy SEAL officer and founded The Mission Continues, a non-profit that emphasizes service and community engagement for veterans returning to civilian life. Mr. Greitens was a Rhodes Scholar where he earned his master's degree from Oxford. Mr. Greitens was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a White House Fellow. Mr. Greitens is the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star. In 2014, Fortune Magazine named Mr. Greitens one of the "World's 50 Greatest Leaders." Click Here for More on Eric Greitens
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