In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with forensic accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau, whose journey into the world of fraud is anything but typical.
From never picturing herself as a forensic accountant to building a career in the field, Candy brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of real talk. We dive into the personal side of fraud—because let’s face it, there’s always more to the story.
Candy opens up about her own family’s history with fraud (yes, it’s complicated), the mystery of her grandmother’s disappearance, and how those experiences shaped her drive to uncover the truth. We also dig into the three Cs of fraud—culture, controls, and compensation—and why vulnerability might be your most underrated networking skill.
Plus: how she’s navigating life as a firm owner ( Check out Kramerica Solutions ), what she wishes more people knew about forensic accounting, and why ethics, culture, and curiosity matter more than ever.
What we cover:
- How Candy found herself in the fraud world (and stayed!)
- The hidden power of vulnerability in building your network
- The three Cs of fraud and why they’re still relevant
- Candy’s family story—including a mystery that’s yet to be solved
- The realities of running your own firm (and starting a podcast about it)
If you’ve ever felt like the personal and professional are more tangled than we admit—this one’s for you.
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