Scheme

Scheme is a podcast about accounting fraud. Not run-of-the-mill fraud like passing $200 of bad checks, but large-scale frauds involving millions of dollars that ruined people’s lives. Each episode discusses how a fraud was carried out, and what we can l

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Episode 7: Capitol Investments

Posted November 5, 202000:06:47

Opening

Nevin Shapiro had what many would consider a great life. He drove nice cars, had a beautiful home in Miami Beach, and spent...

Episode 6: Harvey, Illinois

Posted October 5, 202000:12:08

Satish Gabhawala convinced the city of Harvey to raise $14 million from bond issuances to construct a hotel and 24-hour diner. However, 5 years later...

Episode 5: Equity Funding Corporation

Posted September 5, 202000:10:26

Equity Funding Corporation of America reported strong growth for nearly a decade, culminating in a record profit in 1973. But just a few weeks later...

Episode 4: American Bank Note Holographics

Posted August 5, 202000:12:17

Opening

In 1998, American Bank Note spun off part of its business in an IPO.  Investors were excited. American Bank Note had been...

Episode 3: Electronic Game Card

Posted July 6, 202000:09:59

Opening

Electronic Game Card had created an innovative new product. After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on R&D, it...