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Two weeks into my role as an IRS Special Agent in a new city, St. Louis, I got an assignment that was radically different from what I’d expected. When one envisions criminals being arrested by IRS agents, the picture that comes to mind is usually of white-collar criminals – individuals in office buildings, donning suits, their hands dirtied by financial crimes.

However, my first arrest wasn’t as neatly packaged. It was part of a gargantuan task – a citywide drug bust orchestrated by the DEA, IRS, and local law enforcement. We had 6 teams, each responsible for apprehending three individuals. The pre-op meeting, quite fittingly, was in a McDonald’s parking lot. So there we were, huddled around the senior DEA agent as he briefed us. He held up an image and doled out a quick rundown of one particular individual. “This case will require extra caution…” he advised, “Our intel suggests this person might have murdered a snitch just last

While I managed to keep a composed façade, inside, I was secretly in turmoil. I’m an IRS agent, I thought, I shouldn’t be dealing with drug-dealing murders!

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In the end, we found his place empty – a small mercy for this rookie agent who had just gotten her first taste of the unexpected shades of the occupation. Even white-collar crime enforcement, it seemed, could lead one down some very dark alleys.

Welcome to the inaugural post of our Focused Forensic Solutions weekly blog! Every week, we’ll be sharing fascinating case studies, helpful tips, behind-the-scenes stories (without naming names), and valuable insights that will demystify the world of forensic accounting.

So, what exactly is forensic accounting? At its core, it’s accounting with a detective twist. Unlike standard accounting, which involves recording and reporting financial transactions, forensic accounting goes a step further. It delves into financial records to detect discrepancies, trace hidden assets, and uncover potential fraud. It’s this investigative aspect that truly sets our profession apart.

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My Unexpected First Arrest: A Rookie IRS Special Agent’s Tale

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