Stephen J. Collins Consulting, LLC

Litigation Support

Stephen J. Collins Consulting, LLC is involved in all phases of the litigation process from investigation to strategic consultation through settlement or trial.  Our clients rely on us to provide sound advice and independent credible analysis of complex litigation matters.  We can simplify these complex financial matters to help stakeholders understand what exactly took place, properly quantify the situation, and provide guidance on how to proceed.  We can be involved at any stage of the litigation process including: strategic consultation, investigation, document examination and summarization, summary and/or expert witness testimony, deposition and trial.  Steve’s strong background in forensic investigations and fraud examinations is followed up with deposition and court testimony.  Steve has testified on countless occasions before federal grand juries, trial juries and at hearings and trials before federal, state and foreign judges.  Steve has also testified in both civil and criminal matters and offers his services to clients in either venue.

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations

While employed as a Special Agent of the FBI, Steve personally investigated hundreds of fraud matters in a variety of industries.  Steve’s work includes fraud examinations and financial investigations in cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, insurance fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and theft matters.  Steve’s forensic accounting and fraud auditing background will enable clients to not only understand the mechanics of any fraudulent activity but also to quantify the problem.  Steve believes that the factual nature of accounting makes it possible for him to act as a fair, independent, and impartial, finder of fact.

Internal Control Evaluations

At its core, fraud and forensic accounting address problems (whether intentionally created or not) that arise from weaknesses in an organization’s internal controls.  Internal controls provide clear guidance to an organization, its leadership and its governing interests by defining the methods for ensuring that all parties understand and abide by transparency and consistency in financial reporting and the management of funds.  The absence of effective internal control policies and procedures can damage the finances and reputation of your business or organization.  The best run entities implement proactive strategies to prevent, uncover and analyze fraud.  Steve has a great deal of experience in dealing with the aftermath of poor internal control policies and procedures and will utilize this experience in order to help clients avoid the mistakes of others.

Speaking and Fraud Prevention Training Services

Stephen J. Collins Consulting, LLC specializes in customized anti-fraud training seminars and conferences for corporations and other entities.  Steve’s in-depth knowledge of fraud examinations and financial investigations draws on years of experience as a Special Agent of the FBI.  Steve’s expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation comes from over three decades of experience in financial accounting and fraud investigations.

Private Investigations

Stephen J. Collins Consulting, LLC specializes in the financial fraud and forensic accounting investigations you would expect of a CPA/CFE with Steve’s unique background as a fraud investigator with the FBI for over 32 years.  Steve is also a Pennsylvania licensed Private Investigator which enables him to conduct proactive investigative techniques such as undercover operations and surveillance in order to ensure that the best evidence possible is secured.  Steve can also provide all forensic accounting and fraud auditing services which are not typically offered by private investigation firms.