A whistle-blower alleges that he was fired because he told the company that it was “padding the bills” to the federal government for the cost –plus contract to build fighter aircraft ejection seats. The allegations are that the company overcharged for materials, ran up labor costs, “threw all kinds of stuff in overhead”, and illegally recognized corporate administrative costs in contract billings.

As the forensic accountant retained by the U.S. Justice Department:

a) What documents will you seek during discovery to address the allegations and what are you looking for?

b) What will be the basis for your opinions in this case?

c) How will you utilize the whistle-blower as you develop your case?