Talking Tax
Accountants Take Center Stage in Trump, FTX Trials
Oct 25, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, accused of federal fraud charges for siphoning customer funds from FTX, and Donald Trump, accused by NY AG of inflating real estate values, are discussed in this podcast. The role of accountants in these trials and their evolving responsibilities in fraud cases are explored, including the challenges in hiring expert witnesses. The decline of accountants and the challenges faced in the profession, such as increased SEC enforcement and decreased accounting graduates, are also addressed.
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- Accountants can play different roles in white-collar cases, either as perpetrators or as witnesses providing fact-based testimony or investigative conclusions.
- Accountants play a crucial role in cases involving money and finances, providing expertise to help juries understand complex financial details.
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Different Roles of Accountants in White-Collar Cases
Accountants can play different roles in white-collar cases. They can be either part of the fraud or not involved in it. Accountants may find themselves in the hot seat, facing court proceedings. On the other hand, they can provide fact-witness testimony, explaining what they know and what happened. Lastly, accountants can act as investigative or forensic accountants, providing their conclusions based on their investigations. The complexity of modern cases involving money and financial allegations has increased the need for accountants in these high-profile trials.
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