Forensic Accounting in Divorce: Financial Awareness and Investigation with Kelly J. Todd

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Jamie M. Lima is joined by Kelly J. Todd to delve into the role of forensic accounting in divorce cases. They discuss the importance of financial awareness and involvement in marriage, emphasizing the need for gathering financial information and understanding the forensic investigation process. The episode addresses challenges faced when working with attorneys during financial investigations and highlights common financial discrepancies found in divorce cases. Key topics include the technological and ethical aspects of forensic accounting, with tailored advice for both high-asset and low-asset divorce scenarios.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we're excited to host Kelly J. Todd, the president and forensic investigator at Forensic Strategic Solutions, LLC. Kelly combines her passion for numbers with her detective skills to unravel complex financial mysteries. Today, we'll dive into how her forensic accounting expertise can illuminate the financial aspects of divorce proceedings, offering clarity and resolution

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(0:00) Introduction and welcome with guest Kelly J. Todd (1:06) Understanding forensic accounting in divorce (4:05) Ensuring financial awareness and involvement in marriage (7:21) Gathering financial information and forensic investigation process (11:03) Navigating attorney challenges in financial investigations (16:43) Identifying common financial discrepancies (19:43) Technological and ethical aspects of forensic accounting (22:46) Advice for high-asset and low-asset divorce cases (24:41) Additional forensic accounting resources (25:09) Closing remarks and call to action