
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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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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