Announcements
The Nottingham Group Awarded Contract to Provide Forensic Accounting Services to a Local County’s Agency on Aging
March 2014
The Nottingham Group was awarded a contract with a local county government to provide forensic accounting and fraud investigation services to its Agency for the Aging. The Nottingham Group will provide fraud investigation and analytical services to the agency in their investigation of financial crimes against the elderly.
Karl Jarek Speaks at a Pennsylvania Bar Institute Program on Proving Financial Fraud
February 2014
Karl Jarek was a presenter at “Uncovering and Proving Financial Fraud” a program put on by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Specifically, Mr. Jarek spoke about accountants and financial experts’ roles in uncovering and proving financial fraud.
James Fellin is Reappointed by Carlow University to Teach a Course at Carlow University
January 2014
James Fellin returned to Carlow University as an adjunct professor, teaching the class “Fraud Investigation Techniques.” The class is part of the forensic accounting major offered by the university.
James Fellin Presents on “Providing Services on Criminal Defense Cases” to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the ACFE
December 2013
James Fellin presented on the topic of forensic accounting services in criminal defense engagements at the monthly meeting of the ACFE. Mr. Fellin provided the audience with an overview of the types of services provided by forensic accountants and fraud examiners to assist with the defense of persons under criminal investigation or indictment.
Senior Consultant Chris Dumbroski Services as One of the Keynote Speakers in Lorman Education Seminar on IRS Form 1099 Reporting
December 2013
Senior Consultant Chris Dumbroski taught a seminar concerning Form 1099 mistakes and the future of Form 1099 reporting at a Lorman Education Seminar. Lorman Education is one of the largest providers of continuing education class in the United States.
James Fellin Attends the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Convention in Las Vegas to Gain the Latest Training and Cutting Edge Techniques
November 2013
James Fellin attended the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Convention in Las Vegas. The conference was attended by over 2,000 members of the AICPA, who gathered for three days to learn about modern trends and techniques on the cutting edge of forensic accounting topics.
James Fellin Serves as the Keynote Speaker for the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants
July 2013
For the second consecutive year, James Fellin spoke to the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants. He spoke on the topic of techniques utilized in forensic accounting engagements. The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants is an organization that provides education, information, tools and resources to more than 1,600 members around the state.
James S. Fellin Re-
June 2013
On June 12, 2013, James S. Fellin won re-
Elizabeth Donatucci Joins The Nottingham Group as a Forensic Accounting Intern
June 2013
Elizabeth Donatucci is a senior forensic accounting/accounting major at Carlow University. Elizabeth has joined the team at the Nottingham Group as a forensic accounting intern.
Kaitlyn Hamilton Joins The Nottingham Group as a Staff Consultant
May 2013
Kaitlyn Hamilton has joined the Nottingham Group as a staff consultant. Kaitlyn graduated from Waynesburg University with a degree in Accounting. She is also currently a student in the Masters of Fraud and Forensics Program at Carlow University. She anticipates receiving her MFF in August 2013.
James Fellin Presents at Penn State Series on Criminal Tax Investigations
January 2013
James Fellin was the featured speaker at Penn State Greater Allegheny series. On January 17, 2013, February 13, 2013, and March 13, 2013, Mr. Fellin made three presentations on Navigating Client Criminal Tax Fraud Investigation. Penn State Greater Allegheny is an extension of Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania.
James Fellin, a Featured Speaker at George Harris Seminar
November 2012
James Fellin was selected as a federal speaker at an 8 hour education seminar sponsored by George R. Harris and Associates. The seminar took place on November 7, 2012. Mr. Fellin spoke on Navigating a Criminal Tax Investigation.
James Fellin Accepts Adjunct Position at Carlow for Fall 2012
August 2012
James Fellin returned as an adjunct professor at Carlow University for the full semester of 2012 to teach Fraud Prevention and Ethics class. This class is part of a forensic accounting major.
James Fellin Graduates from the Masters of Fraud and Forensics Program at Carlow University
August 2012
In August of 2012, James Fellin was bestowed a Masters of Fraud and Forensics degree
from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a master’s level program. The program
is also the first of its kind to be offered in the state and the tri-
James Fellin Serves as Featured Speaker at the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants
June 2012
On June 13, 2012, James Fellin spoke to the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants. He spoke on the subject of the trends and techniques of Forensic Accounting. The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Accountants is an organization that provides education, information, tools and resources to more than 1,600 members around the state. These members consist of certified public accountants, public accountants, enrolled agents and tax practitioners.
James Fellin and Karl Jarek offer Anti-
May 2012
On May 15, 2012 James Fellin spoke to Dollar Bank on Nonprofit Fraud. Dollar Bank is a full service, regional bank operating more than 60 branch offices and loan centers throughout the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas.
Chris Dumbroski, JD LLM Joins The Nottingham Group as Senior Consultant
September 2011
Chris A. Dumbroski has joined The Nottingham Group as a forensic accountant. Mr. Dumbroski has a degree in economics from Dickinson College. After college, Mr. Dumbroski obtained his law degree from DePaul University College of Law and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Villanova University Law School’s Graduate Tax Program.
James Fellin serves as Featured Speaker at George Harris Seminar on Various Accounting Topics
November 2011
James Fellin served as a featured speaker at George Harris & Associates Continuing Education seminar in Pittsburgh on November 8, 2011. At this seminar he spoke on the changing trends in forensic accounting. The eight hour seminar will also feature speakers on a variety of other accounting topics throughout the day.
James Fellin receives fellowship for Masters of Fraud and Forensics Program at Carlow University
August 2011
James Fellin has been selected for and has enrolled in the inaugural Masters of Fraud
and Forensics Program offered by Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This
cutting-
Managing Director James Fellin Lectures Banking Professionals on The Changing Face of Fraud at a Pittsburgh Association for Financial Professionals’ Luncheon
July 2011
On July 21, 2011, James Fellin spoke to the Pittsburgh Association for Financial Professionals at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh. He spoke on the subject of fraud, and how one can protect a company from fraud. The Pittsburgh Association for Financial Professionals is open to individuals professionally involved in cash management, treasury management or financial management functions.
James Fellin Selected to Serve as Adjunct Professor at Carlow University
July 2011
Managing director James Fellin was again selected to serve as an adjunct professor
of forensic accounting at Carlow University. His three-
James S. Fellin Re-
June 2011
James S. Fellin has been re-
NG Managing Director, James Fellin Attends the National Fraud Conference in San Diego
June 2011
James Fellin attended the National Conference of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in San Diego, California. The conference was attended by over 2,300 fraud professionals from around the world, who met to learn about and discuss the latest trends in fraud and advancements fraud prevention.
Karl Jarek’s Testimony Assists Client in Obtaining $2 Million Verdict
June 2010
Karl Jarek testified in Federal court in the case of Crown Coal and Coke Co. v. Compass Point Resources and assisted Crown Coal in obtaining a two million dollar jury verdict. This case, and Karl’s analysis, focused on the lost profits suffered by Crown Coal as a result of the actions of two former executives. Details of the case were reported in The Legal Intelligencer.
Sarah Winter Joins The Nottingham Group as a Forensic Accounting Intern
May 2010
Sarah Winter, a senior accounting major at the University of Pittsburgh, has joined the team at the Nottingham Group as a forensic accounting intern.
Karl Jarek Attends Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Citizen’s Academy
April 2010
Karl Jarek completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizen’s Academy. The
Citizen’s Academy is a 10-
Karl Jarek Leads Fraud Investigation at Pittsburgh-
February 2010
Karl Jarek was the lead investigator of fraud perpetrated at the Pittsburgh-
Diane Matthews, CPA Ph.D. Takes Sabbatical as Dean of Carlow University Accounting Program to Intern with The Nottingham Group, LLC
October 2008
Diane Matthews, who has been the long time dean of the accounting School at Carlow and who is responsible for implementing a forensic accounting major at the school has taken a sabbatical from her work at Carlow to gain some "hands on" forensic accounting experience. To accomplish this goal, Diane is splitting her time between the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office White Collar Crime Unit and The Nottingham Group, LLC. We are excited to have Diane on staff and the new insight that she provides.
James Fellin is Featured Speaker at the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs’ Legal Conference in Harrisburg, PA
August 2008
On August 21, 2008, James Fellin presented to municipal solicitors from all over the State of Pennsylvania. The topic of his speech was "Conducting Forensic Audits at Municipalities". The Conference was held by the PA Association of Boroughs and featured a full day of speakers on various legal topics.
NG’s James Fellin is Appointed as Special Examiner in an Erie, PA Bankruptcy Matter
August 2008
The Nottingham Group LLC was appointed by the United States Bankruptcy Court to serve as Examiner in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy matter on August 21, 2008. The engagement involved conducting an investigation to determine the existence and value of certain assets of the Debtor, as well as an evaluation of the Debtors Amended Plan of Reorganization.
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