Leah Wietholter

Leah Wietholter is the CEO and founder of Workman Forensics, a firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that specializes in forensic accounting and fraud investigations.13 Here are some key details about her background and expertise:

Professional Qualifications

Leah holds multiple professional certifications, including:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Private Investigator (PI)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)1

Career Background

• Worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where she discovered her interest in forensic accounting12
• Served as a Senior Certified Fraud Examiner at a public accounting firm in Tulsa1
• Founded Workman Forensics in 201015
• Has over 15 years of experience and has worked on more than 200 cases5

Expertise

Leah specializes in:

• Following patterns to find money in fraud investigations1
• Forensic accounting engagements4
• Testifying in State and Federal courts on financial matters1

Innovation and Education

• Created the Data Sleuth Process, a scalable data-first approach to forensic accounting and fraud investigations5
• Developed an interactive continuing education experience called The Investigation Game1
• Hosts The Data Sleuth Podcast, discussing investigation techniques with industry experts5
• Authored a book titled "Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations"1

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oral Roberts University
• MBA from Oklahoma State University15

Additional Roles

• Serves on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Advisory Board
• Volunteers as Treasurer for Tulsa Crime Stoppers1
• Co-owner of Novel Mysteries, an Escape Emporium experience in Tulsa1

Leah Wietholter has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of forensic accounting and fraud examination, combining her expertise with innovative approaches to investigations and education in the industry.124