Blog | mccauley-consulting

Dec 23, 2016
11 min

The 3 Questions An Entrepreneur Must Ask Before Choosing A Business Name

Choosing a business name is a huge decision. Think about it. A business name alone could drive potential customers away, simply because...

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Learn about Business Formations in Under 5 Minutes

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Dec 4, 2016
5 min

Learn about Business Formations in Under 5 Minutes

If you're starting a business of your own, choosing the right business formation (or legal entity) may be one of the most important...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Former Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Robertson Jr. Charged with $10MM

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Aug 16, 2016
5 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Former Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Robertson Jr. Charged with $10MM

On August 10, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the initiation of enforcement proceedings against former...

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Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Aug 16, 2016
5 min

What is a Financing Statement?

As a professional athlete, sooner or later you will be approached by an individual (like a family member or friend) or business with a...

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Top 11 Investment Scam Signs that Professional Athletes Should Know

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jul 27, 2016
10 min

Top 11 Investment Scam Signs that Professional Athletes Should Know

Late last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the results of their enforcement actions for the fiscal year ended...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Dez Bryant Files Lawsuit Against Financial Advisor for Fraud

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jul 19, 2016
1 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Dez Bryant Files Lawsuit Against Financial Advisor for Fraud

As first reported by Ian Rapoport on NFL.com, Dez Bryant recently filed a counterclaim in Dallas County district court against his...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Ohio Man Charged with Defrauding NFL Players in Horse-Racing Scheme

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jul 15, 2016
2 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Ohio Man Charged with Defrauding NFL Players in Horse-Racing Scheme

As first reported by Cleveland.com, several former Cleveland Browns players, one current Denver Broncos receiver and one San Diego...

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Top 12 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Financial Advisor

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jul 7, 2016
16 min

Top 12 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Financial Advisor

Great work on being responsible for your financial security and getting a financial advisor (which I'm defining in this blog as any hired...

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How Professional Athletes Can Check Their Business Advisors' Professional Backgrounds

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jun 30, 2016
10 min

How Professional Athletes Can Check Their Business Advisors' Professional Backgrounds

When those checks first start being deposited into your bank account, it can be an exciting, but also anxiety-inducing, time. As you may...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden Files $15M Lawsuit Against Former

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jun 23, 2016
11 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden Files $15M Lawsuit Against Former

As a professional athlete, you're probably already aware of a target on your back, be it a target placed by fans, haters, instigators,...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy and Roy Oswalt Fall Victim to $30 Million

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jun 22, 2016
7 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy and Roy Oswalt Fall Victim to $30 Million

Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unsealed a securities fraud case that involved at least three high...

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14 Important Questions Professional Athletes Need To Ask Before Signing Operating Agreements

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

Jun 16, 2016
16 min

14 Important Questions Professional Athletes Need To Ask Before Signing Operating Agreements

After you sign your player's contract and get that first check, investment opportunities will start making their way towards you. At some...

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Fraud and Professional Athletes: Financial Advisor Defrauds Athletes out of $2,350,000

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

May 30, 2016
4 min

Fraud and Professional Athletes: Financial Advisor Defrauds Athletes out of $2,350,000

Louis Martin Blazer III (Blazer) founded and operated a capital management firm (Blazer Capital) and investment advisory firm (Blazer...

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Business Owner Dupes Investor Out of $8.1 Million with Claims of Gold and Energy Efficiency Technolo

Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

May 23, 2016
5 min

Business Owner Dupes Investor Out of $8.1 Million with Claims of Gold and Energy Efficiency Technolo

On a regular basis, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will publish its claims against alleged violators. The frequency in...

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Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

May 23, 2016
3 min

What is an Accredited Investor?

If you've done any work with securities, you might have heard the term "accredited investor" come up once or twice and noticed they...

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Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.

May 23, 2016
2 min

What is a Ponzi Scheme?

There are a number of ways investment fraud can be committed. Knowing the various strategies fraudsters attempt to use to take your money...

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