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The Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a movie for your ears. Season 1: The Rise & Fall of Dawn J. Bennett is a recreation based on a true story that lets you listen in on the fascinating and absurd life of Dawn Bennett, one of the country’s top financial advisors who built her entire career off of deceiving clients with a reputation built upon lies. The show gives you a chance to sit in on a forensic accounting class of curious students, that through intense storytelling and epic sound design, takes you back into the significant moments that bring to life the professional and personal journeys of Dawn Bennett.
Affidavit image: Shoe Racks discovered by the FBI in Dawn Bennett's Penthouse
The first two episodes of the Fraud Files release Thursday, May 2nd, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
Affidavit image: Jars of Beef Tongues discovered by the FBI in Dawn Bennett's Freezer
A White Collar Crime, With a Twist
SEASON 1
The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of the Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It’s one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it’s a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.
Affidavit image: Bennett's Penthouse apartment in Chevy Chase, Maryland
How NOT to Get Away With Fraud
Yes. The Fraud Files “The Rise & Fall of Dawn J. Bennett” Is a true story. We reconstructed the real-life events surrounding the former financial advisor turned wicken (listen to find out!) whose entire career was built in a web of lies. You may not have heard of the story because it was overshadowed by larger cases like Bernie Madoff, but $18M is no small theft. Through meticulous research and detailed reenactments, we bring to life the astonishing story through the lens of forensic accounting, as told to you by esteemed professor of Forensic accounting, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope.
Entertainment That Rewards
Yes! If you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you can earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits by listening to our podcast on FloQast’s learning platform, FloQademy. The future of continued learning is here. To receive your credit, please click the button below and you’ll be taken to FloQademy, where you can listen to all episodes, answer the required course questions, and sign-up for other entertaining CPE courses, all completely free.
