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LITIGATION SUPPORT FOR FRAUD AND
IP DAMAGES
Financial forensics when you need it
PRACTICE AREAS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGES
We are well experienced in providing economic damage analyses in lawsuits involving alleged copyright, trademark, and patent infringement, false advertising, breach of contract, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
FRAUD EXAMINATION
Our team conducts thorough investigations into financial fraud, uncovering crucial evidence for to be used for litigation, employee termination, or insurance claims.
LITIGATION SUPPORT
We can assist litigators in preparing to depose or cross-examine opposing accounting experts. Our expertise can help you determine whether settlement is a better option and how much a fair settlement might be.
EXPERT WITNESS
Our expert has experience testifying in hearings and trial. In addition to navigating the challenges of trial testimony, our expert can educate and enlighten jurors become comfortable with the information that is being provided.
CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS
Our team is trained in investigative interviewing. By combining business knowledge with investigative processes, we can be a valuable asset to businesses who need to procure evidence to resolve an internal matter.
INTERNAL AUDIT CONSULTING
Our team assists businesses and government entities in developing appropriate internal controls and policies & procedures to prepare for audits, enhance compliance with laws, and minimize fraud risk.
OUR EXPERTS
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AARON R. BURGOYNE, MAcc, CPA, CFE
EXPERT IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
385.399.0628
aaron@burgoyneforensics.com
Aaron Burgoyne has over 10 years of experience as a forensic accountant and fraud examiner. He has worked on a wide variety of types of forensic accounting engagements throughout his 10+ years in the field, including the investigation of Ponzi schemes and other types of investment fraud, employee fraud, and divorce. He also has extensive experience in calculating economic damages from copyright, trademark, and patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and false advertising.
In his role at the Utah Division of Securities, Aaron traced over $50 million to prove misuse of investor funds, including Ponzi-like payments, in multiple cases. He also received recognition from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Utah for his involvement in resolving a securities fraud case with over 500 victims. He has testified in civil and criminal courts and before a federal grand jury.
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Aaron has provided presentations and training on forensic accounting techniques to the Salt Lake Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Utah Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the Utah Attorney General’s Office, the Utah Department of Commerce, Utah State University, and Utah Valley University.
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In addition to his private practice, Aaron works full-time as a forensic accountant at the State of Utah Department of Commerce. He has also taught a graduate-level course on fraud examination and forensic accounting at Utah Valley University as an adjunct instructor.
Aaron is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Utah and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with the ACFE. He maintains membership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is actively involved with the Utah Chapter of the ACFE. Aaron regularly attends classes and conferences to stay up to date on the latest developments in the accounting and anti-fraud industries.
TYSON PLASTOW, MBA, CIA, CRMA
INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES MANAGER
Tyson has worked on a wide variety of assurance and advisory engagements in his 10 years in the field, including fraud investigations that have led to convictions, strategic management advisory services, compliance audits, performance audits, and special investigations. Tyson also has experience as the chief audit executive of an organization with nearly a $1 billion budget and 11 major business units.
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In addition to consulting with Burgoyne Forensics, Tyson works full time as the Director of Internal Audit for the Utah Department of Natural Resources.
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Tyson has a master's in business administration and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and has a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
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