Accounting Fraud

Today, the accounting practices of smaller businesses in regulated industries are scrutinized in a manner once reserved for public companies.  What were once viewed as honest, innocent accounting errors can be lumped into an overly aggressive investigation by prosecutors and regulators and pursued as a potential violation of the criminal law.  These sorts of investigations often turn upon very specific and technical accounting practices and decisions.  If you are under investigation for allegations of deceptive accounting methods it is important to hire a white collar criminal defense attorney who is experienced in these complex cases.   Charges in these very involved matters may often include wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud defense, insider trading, and criminal Sarbanes Oxley violations.

As accounting fraud defense attorney, Chuck Ross is very well-versed in cases involving the alleged misdirection of funds, overstatement of revenues, understatement of expenses, and misstatement of the value of corporate assets.  Our Martindale-Hubbell, AV rated, New York criminal defense law firm employs very experienced forensic accounting professionals to assist us in the preparation of these very involved matters.  We are skilled in cases involving GAAP accounting issues, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and intricate audit problems.

If you, a loved one, or dear friend face this sort of investigation please call us for a free consultation.

Recent Posts:

August 2nd, 2011

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AIG-Gen Re Convictions Reversed.

The Second Circuit reversed the convictions of four executives in a complex, white collar criminal trial regarding a reinsurance transaction.  The Court cited the following grounds for reversal; (1) an … Read More

June 3rd, 2011

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New Plea In Madoff Case – Wall Street Journal Consults Chuck Ross

A second cooperating witness is slated to plead guilty in the on-going investigation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC.  The Wall Street Journal wanted to know whether multiple informant … Read More

June 2nd, 2011

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Sometimes It’s Good For The Client To Speak.

In Brooklyn State Supreme Court today our client received probation and community service for his plea of guilty to a long list of felonies including grand larceny charges in connection with … Read More

May 10th, 2011

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The Use Of Experts To Assist the Defense In Criminal Mortgage Fraud Prosecutions.

Since the housing market meltdown, the Department of Justice has made mortgage fraud investigations and prosecutions a priority.  There has been a crash, and someone must take the blame – … Read More

October 29th, 2010

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Does The FCPA Make It More Difficult for American Pharmacuetical Companies to Compete in Foreign Countries?

Late last year, despite the proliferation of companies which display compliance best practices, the Department of Justice warned the pharmaceutical industry and related foreign invested commercial enterprises’ to expect a surge … Read More

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