In the past few years, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency popularity has grown exponentially. The semi-anonymous nature of cryptocurrency makes it a useful tool for individuals attempting to hide assets. Unscrupulous persons can purchase cryptocurrency for cash, hold/transfer it without the need for a financial institution, and do it all without a paper trail.
This makes investigating cryptocurrency difficult and poses new, unique challenges to practitioners. Now that cryptocurrency has gained significant mainstream attention, accountants should be aware of the possibility of asset diversion through cryptocurrency—and should take steps to mitigate that risk.
Attendees of this session will learn about cryptocurrency, how it works, and the investigative techniques that can benefit their clients.
Citrin Cooperman
Partner
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Mark DiMichael, a partner in the valuation and forensic services department, specializes in litigation support and valuation services. His expertise includes divorce litigation, economic damages analysis, fraud investigation, cryptocurrency, white-collar criminal defense, and business appraisals. Mark has prepared and rebutted expert reports and has experience working with companies in a wide range of industries. He has also provided expert testimony related to economic damages.
The NGH Group
Founder and CEO
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(516) 621-6500
Nick Nimonidis is the founder and CEO of The NGH Group, providing high tech investigations, digital forensics, cryptocurrency and blockchain forensics, e-Discovery, expert witness and other consulting services to attorneys, corporations and private clients. He is a recognized expert and sought after speaker on topics ranging from cryptocurrency and blockchain forensics, digital evidence to legal & ethical Issues in private sector investigations.
Nick is a licensed Attorney, licensed Private Investigator, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Computer Forensic Specialist (CCFS), Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI), and court qualified Expert Witness on the field of digital evidence.
Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. Since 1979, the firm has steadily built its business by helping companies and high-net-worth individuals find practical, actionable solutions to help them meet their short-term needs and long-term objectives. Citrin Cooperman clients span an array of industry and business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP (a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services) and Citrin Cooperman Advisors, LLC (which provides business advisory and non-attest services) operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. The entities include more than 400 partners and 2,400 total professionals.
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