Forensic science

FTI Consulting Appoints Senior Forensic Expert Dr. Stefan Heissner to the Forensic and Litigation Consulting Segment in Germany

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星期二, 六月 11, 2024

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Stefan Heissner as a Senior Managing Director in its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Germany, effective 1 July 2024.

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Stefan Heissner as a Senior Managing Director in its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Germany, effective 1 July 2024.
Dr. Heissner will lead the Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations offering and its growth in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, also known as the DACH region.
He will also lead the broader Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in DACH, will sit on the segment’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) leadership team and be a member of FTI Consulting’s EMEA leadership group.
“Businesses operate in an environment with increasing levels of financial crime and money laundering that are complex, cross-border and cyber-enabled,” said Renato Fazzone , a Senior Managing Director and Germany Leader at FTI Consulting.

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of Jeffrey Szafran

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星期三, 五月 22, 2024

Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Finance, Alvarez, DLA, Specialization, RSM, Growth, Forensic science

DLA proudly announces the appointment of Jeffrey ("Jeff") Szafran as Partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to expanding its Forensics, Valuation, and Litigation Support Group (FVLS) with an emphasis on Jeff's extensive experience in navigating complex financial challenges.

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DLA proudly announces the appointment of Jeffrey ("Jeff") Szafran as Partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to expanding its Forensics, Valuation, and Litigation Support Group (FVLS) with an emphasis on Jeff's extensive experience in navigating complex financial challenges.
"Jeff’s proven track record in providing strategic financial insights and expert guidance will significantly strengthen our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions and exceptional service to our clients."
With over three decades of experience, Jeff brings a wealth of expertise to his role, having served in various senior positions, including Partner at RSM LLC, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal LLC, and Partner at Floyd Advisory LLC.
I look forward to leveraging my experience to deliver impactful solutions and support to our clients, addressing their most pressing financial challenges."

FTI Consulting Reports Record First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024

Corporate finance, FTI Consulting, Economy, Internet, Investment, Economic consulting, Forensic science, FCN, Communes of Burundi, Privacy, Acquisition, EPS, FX, Video game

First Quarter 2024 Revenues of $928.6 Million, Up 15% Compared to $806.7 Million in Prior Year Quarter

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First Quarter 2024 Revenues of $928.6 Million, Up 15% Compared to $806.7 Million in Prior Year Quarter
First Quarter 2024 EPS of $2.23, Up 66% Compared to $1.34 in Prior Year Quarter
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
First quarter 2024 revenues of $928.6 million increased $121.8 million, or 15.1%, compared to revenues of $806.7 million in the prior year quarter.
First quarter 2024 earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $2.23 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss first quarter 2024 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Kasm Technologies Partners with Forensic OSINT for Digital Investigation Platform

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

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SEATTLE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasm Technologies, a leading developer of browser isolation technology, is pleased to announce a technology partnership with Forensic OSINT, an innovative leader in the field of open-source intelligence. This collaboration redefines the security landscape for digital investigations by integrating Kasm's state-of-the-art browser isolation with the Forensic OSINT desktop and browser plugin.

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This collaboration redefines the security landscape for digital investigations by integrating Kasm's state-of-the-art browser isolation with the Forensic OSINT desktop and browser plugin.
An on-demand demonstration of the Forensic OSINT workspace streamed directly to your browser: https://app.kasmweb.com/#/cast/30203108043
Forensic OSINT provides tools that simplify and streamline the process of collecting and preserving digital evidence.
Ritu Gill, Founder of Forensic OSINT, on the value of the technology partnership:
"I'll always remember the day I nearly compromised my investigation with one click.
Discover how incorporating Forensic OSINT on Kasm Workspaces into your workflows can safeguard your investigations and streamline your operations.

NJIT's Undergrad Forensics Program Awarded National Accreditation, a First in NJ

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024

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Newark, N.J., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJIT’s undergraduate forensic science program has been awarded full accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences — a distinction held by less than 35 undergraduate forensics programs nationwide.

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Newark, N.J., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJIT’s undergraduate forensic science program has been awarded full accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences — a distinction held by less than 35 undergraduate forensics programs nationwide.
FEPAC is regarded as the main accrediting body for college-level forensic science education in the U.S., recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
“Graduating from an accredited program also makes students more competitive in the job market,” said Fisher.
NJIT’s forensic program’s newest concentration in the rapidly growing field of digital forensics is expected to be awarded FEPAC accreditation next year when it becomes eligible.

FTI Consulting Acquires Madison Consulting Group

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

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WASHINGTON, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that it has acquired Madison Consulting Group, an actuarial consulting firm with 25 billable professionals and offices in Madison, Ga., and Newtown Square, Pa. The addition of Madison Consulting Group expands the firm’s property and casualty actuarial and compliance offerings within the Global Insurance Services practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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WASHINGTON, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that it has acquired Madison Consulting Group, an actuarial consulting firm with 25 billable professionals and offices in Madison, Ga., and Newtown Square, Pa.
The addition of Madison Consulting Group expands the firm’s property and casualty actuarial and compliance offerings within the Global Insurance Services practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.
As part of the transaction, Madison Consulting Group President Mark Crawshaw joins FTI Consulting as a Senior Managing Director, and Tina Knight, Leslie Marlo and John Gleba join as Managing Directors.
The services they provide complement our existing actuarial capabilities and greatly add to our ability to serve property and casualty insurers.”
Dr. Crawshaw began his actuarial career in 1984 and joined Madison Consulting Group in 1988.

FTI Consulting Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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星期四, 二月 22, 2024

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Steven H. Gunby , President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "In 2023, we continued our sustained, multi-year growth trajectory and once again delivered record revenues and earnings.

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Steven H. Gunby , President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "In 2023, we continued our sustained, multi-year growth trajectory and once again delivered record revenues and earnings.
Fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $924.7 million increased $150.3 million, or 19.4%, compared to revenues of $774.4 million in the prior year quarter.
Fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EPS of $2.28 compared to Adjusted EPS of $1.52 in the prior year quarter.
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024

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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.

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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.
“CRA once again set a new financial high as fiscal 2023 revenue topped a record-setting fiscal 2022,” said Paul Maleh , CRA’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
ET to discuss its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2023 financial results.
These remarks are offered to provide the investment community with additional background on CRA’s financial results prior to the start of the conference call.

More than nine in 10 Canadian companies victimized by fraud fear AI-generated deepfakes will accelerate risks, KPMG in Canada survey finds

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

As fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attack methods, it's more and more challenging to deter criminals," he says."

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As fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attack methods, it's more and more challenging to deter criminals," he says."
Just over four in 10 companies victimized by fraud are currently experiencing internal fraud, while one third are currently experiencing external fraud, the survey data shows.
These tools are fast-becoming essentials in the fraud toolkit to prevent fraudsters from gaining the upper hand.
But if you don't perform regular fraud risk assessments to identify external and internal risks and vulnerabilities, you will always be at a disadvantage."

Bode Technology Offers End-to-End Advanced Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Service with Fully In-House DNA Sequencing, Analysis and Support

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024

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LORTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bode Technology, a worldwide leader in precision forensic DNA technologies, is advancing the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) with a suite of end-to-end, validated genome sequencing options that enable access to our fully accredited, in-house forensic DNA capabilities.

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Bode Technology, a worldwide leader in precision forensic DNA technologies, is advancing the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) with a suite of end-to-end, validated genome sequencing options that enable access to our fully accredited, in-house forensic DNA capabilities.
LORTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bode Technology , a worldwide leader in precision forensic DNA technologies, is advancing the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) with a suite of end-to-end, validated genome sequencing options that enable access to our fully accredited, in-house forensic DNA capabilities.
Bode's success is driven by a commitment to advancing the reliability of all forensic DNA methods, including forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
This system, in combination with Bode's forensic genealogy services, enables improved quality investigative leads and faster identity resolution for unsolved and challenging cases.