Financial Document Analysis- Lafayette

Financial analysis is not just for fraud investigations, it is also beneficial for drug, homicide and sex crime investigations!

TOPIC:

Without proper financial document analysis, a fraud investigation goes nowhere. There are abundant sources of information and documents on people and companies that is available to grow and prove your case. Moreover, financial analysis is not just for fraud investigations, but it is also beneficial for drug, homicide and sex crime investigations as well.

Doing a thorough investigation often goes beyond just analyzing documents produced by victims. The best forensic accountants and financial investigators are able to find additional sources of information to help crack the case. There is an art to finding clues in an investigation, and it all starts with knowing what to look for within these financial documents.

This class will provide each student with the knowledge and step by step instruction on the analysis of financial documents. Also, the importance of properly documenting the analysis within your case report or probable cause affidavit.

Training Force USA is proud to partner with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, which is hosting this onsite class and supporting regional law enforcement training excellence.

CLASS OBJECTIVES:

1. What is a financial document analysis?

2. How to start the financials.

a. Depends on the type of investigation.

b. Indicators of

c. Fraud

d. Embezzlement

e. Drug

f. Homicides

g. Sex Crimes

3. Let’s Start Here!

h. FinCen

i. Bank Records

j. Receipts

k. Invoices

l. Checks

m. Transfers

n. Follow the Money

4. Pull out the following information:

a. Deposits (cash, direct, cash, wires, transfers)

b. Withdrawals (ATM, Counter, Transfers, Movement)

c. Spending habits and payments

5. Different types of financial documents and statements.

a. Bank

b. Credit card

c. Business records

6. Sourcing of Money

a. Source thereof

7. Putting all the information together

a. Applications

b. Excel v’s Prepaid programs

c. Double check

8. Document the information in case reports and on affidavits.

a. How?

b. Verbiage

c. What and why is it important?

INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Jacqueline Lee Hearon is supervisor of the Economic Crime Task Force and Fraud Unit of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. She heads a multi-agency task force and conducts fraud training classes. She instructed for ten (10) years at the Brevard Community College Police Academy. Currently, Sergeant Hearon is a member of the ACFE and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI.)

TARGET AUDIENCE: All members of the criminal justice community (sworn only).

DATES & TIMES:

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 - 9:00 am until 5:00pm

COST: $224.00 per person (plus $3.00 registration fee + credit card fee if applicable)

LOCATION:

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office

1825 West Willow St

Scott, LA 70583

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Check made payable to:

TRAINING FORCE USA, 7769 McClure Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312

• Purchase Order

• Credit Card payment made online

Cancellations and Substitutions:

• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.

• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.

QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: will@trainingforceusa.com

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