Fraudish

Is it Fraud or Job Security? with Doug Cash

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Doug Cash, a seasoned forensic accountant and fraud investigator at EideBailly LLP, to explore the ins and outs of catching financial criminals. From his early days in law enforcement to handling complex embezzlement cases in the private sector, Doug shares the twists and turns of a career built on exposing the truth.

You’ll hear:

💼 Doug’s path from cop to CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
 🔍 The emotional and ethical weight of fraud investigations
 🛡️ Why internal controls are everything
📚 The difference between forensic accounting and traditional auditing
🚓 How law enforcement and private sector investigators can work together (or not!)
🎥 Plus: some of Doug’s favorite fraud-related films and TV shows

This episode is packed with practical advice for current and aspiring fraud fighters, as well as anyone curious about what really goes into cracking financial crimes.

Links & Resources:

🔗 Connect with Doug: LinkedIn
🏢 Learn more about EideBailly: eidebailly.com
🎬 Fraud-ish Film Picks:

  • Liar LiarIMDb
  • The Cable GuyIMDb
  • Inventing AnnaIMDb
  • Ferris Bueller's Day OffIMDb