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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Forensic Accounting, Due Diligence,
Oversight and Fraud Prevention
Financial Fraud Investigation and
Litigation Support

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Real Estate Fraud / Due Diligence


Fraud Prevention Training
Construction Office & Vendor Fraud

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Suspicions of:
Money Laundering
Embezzlement
Contractor Fraud
Vendor Fraud
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Wire Fraud/Ponzi
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Feb 81 min read
Fraud Prevention Training for Churches and Seminaries
Jerry Ipsen, an experienced Certified Fraud Examiner with a background in financial and criminal investigations, also holds a master’s...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Feb 31 min read
Construction Office Fraud
Last month, a federal grand jury returned a 17-count indictment against Kami Elois Power, 54, of Gardnerville, Nevada, charging her with...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Jan 211 min read
Scams in the Music Business Come with a Price
Brian Clark of Musician Wave tells us that trust is hard to come by in the music business. For example, the American singer Billy Joel...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Jan 111 min read
Fraud Prevention Education for Churches
Jerry Ipsen, an experienced Certified Fraud Examiner with a background in financial and criminal investigations also holds a master’s...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 19, 20241 min read
The Absence of Due Diligence in a Real Estate Investment Offering Can be Costly
This case is an example of what can go wrong if you suddenly find out the person or group you’re investing with is unregistered and goes...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Fraud Can't Happen in My Church!
Jerry Ipsen, a member of the Presbyterian church, a Certified Fraud Examiner with an MBA in Finance and service as a Marine Corps Officer...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Assisting Churches and Religious Nonprofits
Ipsen Due Diligence assists churches and religious nonprofits in rooting out acts of embezzlement and misappropriation. In addition, we...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Real Estate and Project - Due Diligence
Experienced in domestic and international commercial real estate matters, Ipsen Due Diligence examines financial statements such as...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Serving God as a Fraud Examiner
Fraud examiners can serve God by using their skills to protect the financial integrity of religious institutions, safeguarding donations...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Red Flags - Suspicious Activities by Property Managers
It’s not uncommon for property owners (Investors) in income properties, whether SFR, MF, or CRE, to have suspicions or questions...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Experience Matters in Real Estate Syndication
The choice is yours. You can go with a syndication management team with a proven track record or one with little or no experience and a...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Ponzi Schemes and Real Estate Fraud
There will always be bad people, especially the heartless few who show no remorse for preying on the elderly. While this is an older...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Oversight or Employee Theft Insurance
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Businesses lose an estimated $50 billion annually from employee theft. This government...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 4, 20241 min read
After a Disaster
Property owners and others especially those residing in areas affected by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to remain cautious and vigilant...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Money Laundering and Agribusiness
In the book “International Money Laundering Through Real Estate and Agribusiness,” Fausto Martin De Sanctis, author, and former Judge...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Office Manager of 14 Years Faces Charges
Lisa Tormaschy, 51, of Dickinson, ND faces a Class A felony charge, according to court documents, for allegedly siphoning funds from the...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Money Laundering Challenges for Construction
High-value projects and complex financial transactions associated with the construction industry have become particularly vulnerable to...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Proven Processes to Reduce Subcontractor Fraud
When it comes to subcontractor fraud, adhering to the following processes will have a demonstrative impact on those seeking to gain an...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Combating Construction Fraud
Kroll offers a “Contractor’s Guide to Combating Construction Fraud” which drives home the importance of Fraud Prevention for construction...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 19, 20242 min read
HOA Fraud at the Hammocks
Fraud can happen to any association. The Hammocks Homeowners Association, a large master community in Miami-Dade County in 2022 had such...
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