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Scott Moritz

President

White Collar Forensic

Scott Moritz is the president of White Collar Forensic LLC, a boutique investigative, forensic accounting and compliance advisory firm providing turnkey investigative, financial analytical and compliance advisory services.  Mr. Moritz served as an FBI Special Agent from 1986 to 1996 serving in the Memphis, Tennessee and New York City field offices. Since leaving the FBI, Mr. Moritz has led and been involved in some of the most high-profile white-collar crime, money laundering and corruption investigations on behalf of some of the world’s largest companies and their counsel.  He is widely regarded as an expert in the performance and governance of internal investigations, forensic accounting analyses and regulatory compliance program remediation projects with domain expertise in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, USA PATRIOT Act and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) Fraud Risk Management guide.

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  • 12 Dec 2023 Scott Moritz

    In a Crisis, Think, Plan and Practice Before You Speak

    How your company prepares for and responds to a crisis can have a major impact on your reputation and bottom line. This article covers what you need to know to prepare for and respond to a crisis.

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  • 19 Sep 2023 Scott Moritz

    The Element of Surprise Keeps Things Honest

    Some surprises in business are pleasant – most are not. But in the context of compliance investigations – the element of surprise may be the only thing working in your favor. This post discusses examples of why the element of surprise can be a key tool in sustaining honest business operations.

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  • 31 Aug 2023 Scott Moritz

    What is a Conflict of Interest? You’ll Know it When You See It.

    Determining whether a proposed business relationship is a conflict of interest is usually subject to interpretation. Often, you’ll know it when you see it, but there are still many best practices to consider in managing conflict of interest disclosures.

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  • 11 Jul 2023 Scott Moritz

    Sniffing Out the Sins of the Past

    This post discusses some of the considerations organizations must make in order to conduct due diligence during the merger and acquisition process.

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  • 6 Jun 2023 Scott Moritz

    Suspending Cynicism in Hotline Investigations

    In hotline investigations it is necessary to suspend cynicism in order to avoid potentially biasing the investigation. This post discusses why investigators must suspend cynicism and bias in whistleblower report intake and investigations to instill trust in the program.

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  • 4 May 2023 Scott Moritz

    The Existential Threat of Fraud

    Fraud can happen in any organization, but uncovering risks and exposures is key to minimizing the costly effects of fraudulent activity. This blog discusses the existential threat of fraud and offers practical tips to mitigate and manage the risk of fraud.

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  • 9 Mar 2023 Scott Moritz

    How to Get the Most Out of Your Confidential Hotline

    The U.S. Department of Justice has made clear their expectations surrounding compliance programs needing to work in practice to prevent and remediate misconduct. This post explores how you can get the most out of your hotline to ensure compliance with DOJ expectations and create a culture that values speaking up.

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