Confirming what you know and finding what you don't
This post was originally published on March 28, 2022. Investigations involve working with clients from a variety of industries, and that means learning about the environment in which they...
In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where deals can make or break companies, conducting financial, operational, legal, and other types of due due diligence will separate...
Fraud examiners, private investigators, risk managers, researchers, and others use public records all the time, and most of us will say they’re challenging, far from perfect, and indispensable. They’re...
As an investigator or researcher, it’s easy to get caught up in simply answering client questions, meeting deadlines, and checking tasks off our to-do list. The true mark of...
Where to start? That’s one of the first questions investigators and researchers ask when faced with a research question. Sometimes we’re researching the same topics as usual, and sometimes...
A recent report exposing glaring red flags surrounding a collapsed cryptocurrency fund and their CEO earns this investment and its players a top spot in the Due Diligence Hall...
Reposting from May 2022 When I first started in business, my research focused on market trends, the competitive landscape, and buyer preferences. I had little need for public records...
In investigations and research, we often need information about companies and their owners, and one of the best places to look is in business registration records. Required by law,...
One of the things I remember most about my late son, known in the restaurant world as Chef Denn, is our conversations about how preparation is the key to...
When you’re conducting research and investigations, it’s easy to get sidetracked by opinions, expectations, and wishful thinking. Sometimes we hope for or have too much invested in a particular...