In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into a real-world tax fraud case involving Steven T. Mellinger III, who conducted a $106 million fraud scheme over nearly a decade. Learn how the IRS uncovered this massive scam, the mistakes that were made, and the key red flags accountants and firm owners need to watch for. Our AI hosts, Fin and A ... Show More
Aug 2025
Why I Choose Focus Over Boundaries in Business
In this episode of The Finance and Accounting Show, Terrell A. Turner, CPA shares a candid take on why he doesn't follow the traditional advice of setting strict boundaries in business. Instead, he explains his personal approach—extreme focus—inspired by lessons from his military ... Show More
11m 34s
Jul 2025
Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Welcome to the Finance and Accounting Show! In the first episode of our weekly 'Tax Tea', we delve into an official IRS press release detailing a dark web drug case involving fentanyl, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Discover how the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit ... Show More
16m 40s
Apr 2025
Strategic Accounting: The Untapped Blueprint to Profit, Protection, and Peace of Mind
<p dir="ltr">Timothy Wingate Jr., founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, is a licensed Enrolled Agent and construction accountant specializing in tax planning and financial consulting for construction companies.</p> <p dir="ltr">In today's conversation, Tim ... Show More
32m 39s
Jun 2025
Fraud Risk Management: Insights and Experiences with Peter Schablik
Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Today, Tom Fox welcomes Peter Schablik, a seasoned professional in risk consulting and fraud detection. Peter shares his extensive background, including his transitions from consulting ... Show More
25m 13s
Feb 2025
CPA Shares Tax Tips to Lower Your 2024 (Yes, 2024) Taxes
2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts, you already hold the key to minimizing your taxable income and owing less to Uncle Sam. But how do you do it? We’re sharing 2024 and 2025 top ta ... Show More
43m 33s
<p>How do criminals turn their ill-gotten gains into taxable income? And how does law enforcement stop them? Zachary Crockett follows the money.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmckenzie/">Patrick McKenzie</a>, fraud ... Show More
