Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Transparency in Real Estate Syndications
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IPSEN DUE DILIGENCE
Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Financial Fraud Investigation
Litigation Support
Due Diligence, Audit, Oversight
and Investigation
Real Estate and Project - Due Diligence
Missing Funds at Religious Nonprofits
Syndication & REIT Fraud
Construction Office & Vendor Fraud
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Suspicions of:
Money Laundering
Embezzlement
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Vendor Fraud
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Mar 132 min read
The Need for Oversight
Just as important as the due diligence process whether investing in real estate, construction or your own business, the importance of...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Mar 72 min read
Do Property Management Companies Ever Commit Fraud? Yes
Are investors calling regarding their distributions or why financial reports haven’t been forthcoming? Recently, I investigated a matter...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Feb 292 min read
Detecting Financial Fraud in Real Estate
An article by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) which appeared in their Fraud Magazine reminds us that targeted...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Feb 172 min read
What Limited Partners Can Do When They Suspect General Partners of Fraud
If you are a limited partner (LP) in a business where a general partner (GP) is possibly engaged in mismanagement, self-dealing,...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Exercise Caution Before Investing in REITs
The desire to invest is shared by millions looking to turn their money into more money. Real estate is the obvious choice for many...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 16, 20232 min read
What's Your Fraud Tolerance?
Real life example after example has proven that fraud is prevalent in both real estate and construction. In fact, the ACFE reported in...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Red Flags that Signal Construction Fraud Could be Happening to You
The following red flags are indicators that fraudulent activity may possibly exist within your company. While they are not absolute...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Fixed Fee for Companies in Need of Oversight
Companies in need of oversight can retain the services from Ipsen Due Diligence on a fixed fee basis. This means that we will visit your...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Who's the Most at Risk When It Comes to Construction fraud?
Small companies that have fewer than 100 employees are the most susceptible to construction business fraud. In a Bento for business...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Real Estate Training Course Scams
Beware of Real Estate Investment Training Courses and Seminars. For example, a Florida-based couple running a real estate coaching and...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Construction Fraud and Social Engineering
Three ideas come to mind when discussing vendor fraud in construction. Theft of course, false applications for payment and the changing...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 28, 20232 min read
Keep From Becoming a Victim of REIT Fraud
Fraud is likely to happen in Real estate investment trusts better known as REITs when bad actors try to sell REIT investments which on...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Real Estate Syndications: Beyond the Website
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 23, 20231 min read
How to Combat Material Fraud on the Jobsite
A common form of construction fraud is through the substitution, removal or even the exaggeration of the amount of materials being used...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Risks Associated with Crowdfunding on FaceBook
Crowdfunding is known for its advantages such as being a fast way to raise money, typically no upfront fees and for the most part, a...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Oct 4, 20231 min read
3-Day Audit to Look for Vendor Fraud
Looking for fictitious vendors but don't feel the need for a traditional and week(s) long audit? Jerry of Ipsen Due Diligence offers a...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Warning Signs of HOA Fraud
Are you having problems or suspect wrongdoing in your HOA? McGowan Program Administrators points out some red flags and telltale signs of...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Fraud Prevention for Real Estate Syndicates
Kim Taylor of Syndication Attorneys, PLLC reminds us that investors need to pay careful attention to the bank accounts of the Syndicate...
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Jerry Ipsen, CFE, MBA
Jul 28, 20231 min read
Is Your Real Estate Syndicate in Compliance?
Both Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c) require issuers and associated parties, such as general partners and executive officers, to comply with...
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