Inspired Perspectives | Understanding, Tracing, and Investigating Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, so does the need to trace and investigate its movement within the blockchain. Fraudsters can create challenges for investigators by converting stolen or embezzled funds to cryptocurrency. Eide Bailly’s forensic professionals are able to help by utilizing their blockchain knowledge with forensic accounting methodologies and resources. Our forensic professionals can assist with a variety of cryptocurrency tracing situations.

Join our webinar as we take a closer look at cryptocurrency, what you need to know, and best practices for yourself and your organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain how blockchain and cryptocurrencies operate.
• Propose how cryptocurrency is used in fraud schemes.
• Compare and contrast blockchain investigations and the challenges of investigating cryptocurrencies.

Presenters:
Brett A. Johnson, CPA/CFF, CFE, CFI, Partner | Eide Bailly
Brett provides clients with peace of mind by offering fraud detection, investigation and prevention consulting services. He has extensive experience tracing, documenting, and identifying employee fraud schemes in all industries, and has provided expert testimony in state, federal and tribal court systems. Brett also serves as an internal control consultant to help strengthen controls over assets. Additionally, Brett leads our forensic services team in cryptocurrency tracing investigations and blockchain forensics. Brett received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting with a minor in fraud examination from North Dakota State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Forensic Interviewer.

Chase J. Davis, CFE, CCE, Forensic Accounting Senior Associate | Eide Bailly
Chase assists our clients with various forensic accounting matters such as examining financial documents and bank activity to identify and trace possible fraudulent or suspicious activity. He is also active in the crypto-asset realm and helps clients with forensic work involving cryptocurrencies. Chase helps clients with a variety of needs and knows that each case is unique. When you work with Chase, you can expect him to work hard and effectively. He strives to not just meet expectations, but to exceed them. Chase will utilize his investigative experience to assist the client with the matters at hand and help put them at ease throughout the engagement.

CPE Information
CPE Credit: 1
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications
Level of Knowledge: Advanced
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based

Additional Information: This is a Group-Internet Based Webinar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required. For information regarding a complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact Amy DeGeorge.