Business Details
17 Years
experience
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation Experts
Founded in 2009, The McHard Firm LLC specializes in forensic and investigative accounting with global expertise in anti-money laundering and financial fraud detection. Our team combines decades of law enforcement experience with advanced accounting certifications to provide expert testimony, conduct complex fraud examinations, and deliver specialized training programs. We offer personalized attention from firm partners for forensic accounting cases, asset investigations, and police practices consulting. Our services support legal professionals, businesses, and law enforcement agencies through meticulous financial analysis, expert witness testimony, and customized educational programs. With nationwide service capabilities and offices in Albuquerque and San Diego, we maintain strict data privacy standards while delivering actionable insights for civil and criminal cases.Our professionals hold prestigious certifications including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA). We provide both in-person and digital learning solutions for fraud risk assessment and investigative techniques, serving legal staff, business owners, and law enforcement professionals. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our faculty roles at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and practical applications of advanced forensic methodologies like Benford's Law analysis. We maintain licensing as private investigators in New Mexico, Arizona, and California to support comprehensive asset location and employment matter investigations. Our approach combines technical expertise with clear communication to help clients navigate complex financial disputes and compliance challenges.
Services
Forensic Accounting
Fraud Examinations
Expert Witness Testimony
Investigative Training
Asset Location Services
Police Practices Consulting
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Digital Forensics
Corporate Investigations
Continuing Education Programs
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Founding partner with 15+ years forensic accounting experience
- Dual-certified experts in accounting and private investigation
- Developed training programs for Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Licensed investigators in three states with law enforcement backgrounds
- Combines courtroom-tested expert testimony with technical financial analysis
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- CFE
- MAFF
- CFF
- CFCS
- CAMS
- CCCI
Services
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting services examine financial records for legal proceedings and corporate investigations. We identify fraud patterns, trace illicit transactions, and quantify financial damages using advanced analytical techniques. Our experts apply Benford's Law and other statistical methods to detect anomalies in accounting data.
Expert Testimony
We provide expert witness services in financial litigation cases. Our testimony covers accounting malpractice, fraud examination findings, and police practices analysis. We explain complex financial concepts clearly for courtroom audiences using demonstrative evidence and case-specific examples.
Investigative Training
We deliver specialized training programs for legal professionals, law enforcement, and business leaders. Our curriculum includes fraud risk assessment, interview techniques, and digital forensic methods. Courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies and hands-on exercises.
Asset Location
Our investigators track hidden assets through financial record analysis and public database searches. We employ both traditional investigative methods and digital forensic tools to uncover concealed assets in divorce proceedings, business disputes, and fraud cases.
Police Practices
We consult on police procedures, use-of-force incidents, and body camera evidence analysis. Our services include policy review, training program development, and expert testimony regarding law enforcement practices and investigative techniques.
People
Janet M. McHard
Founding Partner
CPA and CFE-certified forensic accountant with 15+ years experience. Former law enforcement officer and ACFE faculty member. Specializes in fraud examination, Benford's Law analysis, and expert testimony in financial litigation.
Beth A. Mohr
Managing Partner
Certified fraud specialist and licensed private investigator with law enforcement background. Expert in interview techniques, anti-money laundering compliance, and police practices consulting. Trains professionals nationwide on investigative ethics and fraud detection methods.
Questions
What forensic accounting services do you offer?
We provide fraud examinations, financial record analysis, asset tracing, and expert testimony services for legal and corporate clients.
Do you handle nationwide cases?
Yes, we serve clients across the United States with local offices in Albuquerque and San Diego.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx) and Bitcoin through LawPay and BitPay.
Can you provide expert testimony?
Yes, our partners regularly testify as expert witnesses in financial litigation and fraud cases.
Do you offer training programs?
We deliver customized training for legal professionals, law enforcement, and business leaders on fraud detection and investigative techniques.
Are you licensed investigators?
Yes, we hold private investigator licenses in New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
