Marcie Jones
Forensic Accounting
Follow the Money - Find the Truth
The Role of Forensic Accounting
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Investigative Expertise in Financial Analysis
The primary role of forensic accountants is to complete financial investigations. They rely on an advanced set of bookkeeping, auditing and investigative skills to identify fraud or other financial crimes, such as embezzlement, misappropriation and kickbacks. Forensic accountants must be detail-oriented individuals who know how to think critically and analytically, as they are required to sift through mass amounts of financial data and evaluate their findings to determine if a crime has been committed.
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Uncovering Fraud and Financial Irregularities
Through their advanced knowledge of the best accounting practices, and their finely tuned investigate skills, forensic accountants can easily uncover fraud and financial irregularities during their investigations. Whether they are working for a corporation, insurance company or an individual client, forensic accountants play a critical role in recovering lost assets.
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Collaboration With Legal Authorities
Due to the nature of their investigations, forensic accountants often provide litigation support. Forensic accountants primarily collaborate with legal authorities when damages in the case need to be quantified. In addition to helping lawyers resolve disputes and finalize settlements, forensic accountants also may have to serve as a witness and give testimony if a case goes to trial.
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Marcie Jones, CFE, is a trusted name in forensic accounting with 23 years of invaluable experience. Marcie specializes in meticulous financial investigation and analysis to unearth critical insights for businesses and individuals. Her focus is on delivering unparalleled expertise to help you make informed financial decisions.
About Me.
Marcie Jones, CFE, CIPM, is a highly respected Certified Fraud Examiner and renowned fraud investigator, boasting over 23 years of experience in the field. With 19 dedicated to the Internal Revenue Service, Marcie excelled as the Deputy Director of the Office of Fraud Enforcement and later took on the role of acting Chief of Fraud. Her extensive background includes 13 years of hands-on investigation of potential fraud cases in collaboration with criminal investigators.
Experience & Education
2005 - Present
Internal Revenue Service
Jackson, Mississippi
Office of Fraud Enforcement Deputy Director/Program Manager; Chief of Fraud Policy & Operations
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Championed long-term, comprehensive Emerging Threats and Data Analytics Program
- Ensured protection of $1.2B in tax revenue by preventing fraudulent COVID relief credit claims.
- Identified 5,066 cases of potential fraud, recommended Civil Fraud Penalty on 2,697 tax returns, and 618 criminal fraud referrals.
- Delivered Continuing Professional Education (CPE) agency-wide civil and criminal fraud training—across virtual and in-person settings (10K+ employees)
- Excelled as Fraud Lead on Clean Energy Credits team. Designed fraud mitigation strategies and data analytics plan for enacting the Inflation Reduction Act clean energy credits.
- Formalized new Data Analytics team.
- Established measurability and accountability standards for the Emerging Threats Mitigation team.
2024: Director, Field Examination, Western Division
Executive Readiness Program 120-day developmental assignment.
- Launched optimized On-the-Job Instructor Mentorship Program and training
- Recruited, hired, and onboarded 400+ revenue agents
2020 to 2022: Fraud Enforcement Advisor Group Manager
Earned recognition as influential leader and motivator during stand-up of new Office of Fraud Enforcement; directed team of 15 fraud enforcement advisors.
- Introduced Leadership Developmental Interest Program to train, mentor, and motivate 40 future leaders. Established standards and expectations for all OFE employees.
- Recognized as Tax Exempt and Governmental Entities subject matter expert.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | Houston, TX 2018 to 2020
Abusive Transaction and Technical Issues Project Supervisor
Headed complex project—in partnership with Counsel, Department of Justice, and other stakeholders—to establish legal basis for sustaining and upholding Section 6700, 6701, and 6694 promoter penalties related to Research and Development Credit abusive transactions.
- Designed and implemented data structure and protection plan for over $11M of fraudulent research and development credits.
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2003 - 2005
Mississippi State Tax Commission
Clinton, Mississippi
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- Coordinated Electronic Filing Program
- Audited individual state income tax returns
- Assisted with tax research projects
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1999 - 2003
Kinney & Associates CPA
Oxford, Mississippi
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- Prepared individual, partnership and corporate tax returns
- Processed monthly/quarterly financial reports
- Calculated monthly/quarterly payroll and payroll reports
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1998 - 2003
University of Mississippi