Review Past Cases

Review of Past Cases We’ve Won.

Proven Results in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation

At McKenzie Forensic Auditors, our investigations go beyond surface-level findings. We deliver deep, data-backed financial analysis that supports legal success, recovers lost assets, and helps our clients achieve justice. Below is a selection of impactful cases across commercial, governmental, and private sectors.

Commercial Crime Investigations

Multinational Firm (May 2024)

A multinational client based in China retained us after a Big 4 accounting firm (KPMG) made a major error in calculating capital gains taxes.

  • Issue: Misstatement of asset bases and carrying values
  • Initial Tax Liability: $70 million
  • Our Findings: $470 million in total economic damages
  • Impact: Findings supported international legal and regulatory action

Public Defenders Office (2021–2022)

Multiple cases involving clients accused of wire fraud:

  • 2021, Attorney Kevin McCarthy
    • Accused of: $1M wire fraud
    • Our Finding: $3.5M in traced misappropriated funds
  • 2022, Attorney Jason Smith
    • Accused of: $500K wire fraud
    • Our Finding: $400K in verified fraud
  • 2022, Attorney David Joffe (Justice Administrative Commission)
    • Accused of: $300K in theft
    • Audit Conclusion: Alleged amount confirmed after 3-month forensic review

Economic Damage Assessments

Law Office of Joe Titone

  • Client: Patrick Calhoune
  • Case: Auto accident resulting in arm amputation
  • Our Role: Economic damage report and federal court testimony

Law Office of Michael Moulis

  • Client: Balmore A. Nativi (Pilot wrongfully terminated by Atlas Air)
  • Allegation: Discriminatory firing, career sabotage, and blacklisting
  • Loss Assessment: in current and future lost earnings

Employee Theft & Payroll Fraud

Austen Enterprise, Inc.

  • Scheme: Employee used company inventory for personal installations
  • Theft Identified: $250,000 through shell entities and fake invoicing
  • Impact: Enabled insurance claim and prosecution

City of Lauderdale Lakes (Sept. Engagement)

  • Issue: Senior official suspected of payroll manipulation
  • Our Findings: Sophisticated payroll fraud substantiated
  • Outcome: Recommended corrective action and supported legal follow-up

Trust Abuse & Fiduciary Fraud

Law Office of Jeffrey Needle

  • Case: $20M embezzlement from the Struggar Campbell estate by attorney Norman Malinski
  • Audit Result: Traced $10M through shell companies

MARKOWITZ RINGEL TRUSTY & HARTOG

  • Situation: Children misused trust funds from a $20M annuity of elderly lottery winners
  • Assets Traced: $10M misappropriated
  • Impact: Testimony and reports used to prosecute the perpetrators

Homeowners Association Investigations

Sonara HOA

  • Offense: $750,000 misappropriated by prior property manager
  • Outcome: Fraud proven; $150,000 reimbursed through insurance

Las Vistas HOA

  • Issue: Sham contracts and fraudulent repair billing
  • Initial Suspicion: $150,000 in losses
  • Our Findings: $5M in defrauded assets recovered

Palms Association HOA

  • Scheme: $80,000 stolen through shell companies
  • Recovery: $30,000 reimbursed via insurance claim

Partnership Dispute Resolution

Law Office of Marshall Russell

  • Client: Private school involved in internal partner theft
  • Misappropriation: into shell companies and luxury expenses
  • Findings: Ghost employees and fraudulent invoicing
  • Court Decision: Awarded client full business ownership + $500K restitution

Trust. Accuracy. Results.

From complex commercial disputes to local government audits, McKenzie Forensic Auditors, Inc provides the financial clarity needed to uncover fraud, support litigation, and deliver justice.

We don’t just investigate—we bring the facts to light.