Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA
Embracing complexity via text mining
Here we address text mining (sometimes called text analytics) and discuss its characteristics and possible areas of application in fraud cases. We look at the components of text mining and how practitioners might utilize these methods to analyze large data sets to provide information that achieves the fraud examiner’s goals.
Written By: Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Lanny Morrow, EnCE
The leading edge of high tech
This column is a six-part series for educators and practitioners that will examine the importance of integrating digital forensics and data mining aspects of investigations, key technologies, methodologies and future applications and how to present them to budding fraud examiners.
Written By: Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Lanny Morrow, EnCE
Adding 'augmented intelligence' and 'data visualization' to the mix
Augmented intelligence and data visualization are two technologies fraud examiners can use to make the analysis phase of a fraud examination more efficient.
Written By: Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Lanny Morrow, EnCE
Network relationship analysis isn't just for academics
Academic research still dominates this discipline, though more recently, businesses in general and marketing operations, in particular, have been very successful in using SNA in targeting customers, focusing advertising and motivating buyers.
Written By: Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Lanny Morrow, EnCE
The coming storm
In this column, we discuss “big data,” a common term that refers to both the volume of data and the technology that’s necessary to effectively analyze and utilize that data. We address the nature and character of big data, its challenges, approaches to working in a big-data environment, many of the options available to professionals and the role of academics in educating young fraud examiners in the new technologies.
Written By: Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Lanny Morrow, EnCE
Technologies on the horizon
In this column we share our view of some new technologies that have the most promise of providing major value to future fraud examiners. We also discuss the significant role colleges and universities must play in educating professional fraud examiners of the future.
Written By: Jeremy R. Clopton, CFE, CPA, ACDA, Les E. Heitger, Ph.D., Lanny Morrow, EnCE
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