Morones Analytics

06/30/2026

Thank you to our clients for offering feedback to Chambers and Partners about their experience in working with us. For the fourth year, Morones Analytics has earned national recognition in the Forensic Accountants Rankings. Congrats team! 🎉

Chambers also recognized our founder, Serena Morones, CPA, ASA, ABV, CFE, as a ranked individual in the Litigation Support Guide.

Learn more 👉 https://moronesanalytics.com/morones-analytics-ranked-as-leading-forensic-accounting-firm-in-2026-chambers-partners-litigation-support-guide/

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Kevin Marold, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV for earning his Collaborative Divorce Financial Specialist certification. This allows him to serve as a neutral professional who helps divorcing couples navigate complex financial decisions outside of court.

Kevin's guidance is especially valuable in multifaceted financial situations and in high-net-worth cases that include business ownership or complex property division.

💬 "Most of my career has been spent on the litigation side of financial disputes — almost always hired by one party against another. The collaborative process asks something different. It invites the same careful analysis into a room where two people are trying to find their way to a settlement together, with clarity instead of combat. It asks for care as much as it asks for analysis, and I'm glad to be doing it alongside the West Michigan collaborative community." - Kevin Marold

Kevin is now a member of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan (CDP) and the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan (CPIM).

Learn more 👉 https://moronesanalytics.com/kevin-marold-earns-certification-as-a-collaborative-divorce-financial-specialist/

06/03/2026

Embezzlement is more common than many business owners realize. When suspicion falls on a trusted employee, emotions can run high. But how you respond in those first moments can make or break your case.

Lauren de la Rosa, CPA, CFE covers the 4 critical steps to take if you suspect embezzlement:
1️⃣ Stay Calm and Get the Facts Straight
2️⃣ Preserve and Document Everything
3️⃣ Consult Legal Counsel Before Taking Action
4️⃣ Engage a Forensic Accountant

Learn more 👉 https://moronesanalytics.com/answering-common-questions-from-clients-has-my-employee-embezzled-money-4-key-steps-to-take/

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that organizations lose 5% of revenue to fraud each year.

💡 Bottom line:
When facing potential fraud, resist the urge to react emotionally. Move methodically, protect the evidence, and bring in the right professionals early.

We follow the money to determine what actually happened, providing the insight needed to help organizations get to the truth.

When you suspect employee embezzlement, we suggest the following four steps based on our professional experience and training in fraud investigation.

04/23/2026

With the recent Artemis II space mission, we had to share our own Abe Smith's analogy comparing the use of AI in our investigative work to the precision required to fly and land a space shuttle safely 🚀

AI is being used everywhere, including in forensic accounting. But having access to it isn’t the advantage. Knowing how to use it accurately, responsibly, and defensibly is.

We’ve invested heavily in our own technology and analytics and are better equipped to transform complex financial data into meaningful conclusions.

✅ What does this mean for the attorneys we serve? You’ll get clear and accurate insights that will bring your litigation strategy into focus, faster.

Our proprietary technology accelerates the work.
Our specialized experts ensure it stands up to scrutiny.

Learn more about our Advanced Data Analytics & AI practice
👉 https://moronesanalytics.com/data-analytics/



Abe Smith, CFE, Former Special Agent