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11th Annual Robert J. Martin High School Forensic Accounting Competition

Wisconsin High Schools: Forensic Accounting Challenge

Are your students ready to break free from the routine of debits and credits? Do they think accounting is "just bookkeeping"? It's time to show them the dynamic and exciting world of forensic accounting!

Join us on Friday, March 14 for the 11th Annual Robert J. Martin High School Forensic Accounting Competition, where up to 40 Wisconsin high schools will compete for the prestigious title of "Best High School Accounting Sleuths of 2025"!

Questions? Contact Us!

Event Details:

March 14, 2025

The one-day event — sponsored by Vesta — is held at Lakeland University's main campus and has teams of students working to solve a forensic accounting case study by analyzing the information and data provided to determine how the fraud was committed and how it could be prevented in the future. Teams present their findings to accounting professionals, who serve as judges. Teams are divided into pools, and the event culminates with a final four round where the pool winners present to all the judges to determine an overall winner.

Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to go to breakout sessions to hear from professionals about this exciting career path.

  • Date: Friday, March 14
  • Time: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Location:
    Lakeland University — Younger Family Campus Center
    W3718 South Dr., Plymouth, Wis.
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Schedule

Click the dropdown below to see the schedule of events for the day.

Schedule of Events: 
  • 8-8:30 a.m. — Registration
  • 8:30-8:50 a.m. — Opening Session
  • 9-11:30 a.m. — Team Presentations & Breakout Sessions
  • 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. — Lunch
  • 12:45-1:15 p.m. — Lakeland Student & Alumni Panel Discussion
  • 1:15-1:30 p.m. — Overivew of Lakeland’s Accounting Program
  • 1:30-1:45 p.m. — In the News
  • 1:45-2 p.m. — Break
  • 2-2:25 p.m. — Awards Ceremony
  • 2:25-2:30 p.m. — Closing Remarks

Final 4 Team Presentations:
  • 12:10-12:30 p.m. — Winner Pool A
  • 12:30-12:50 p.m. — Winner Pool B
  • 12:50-1:10 p.m. — Winner Pool C
  • 1:10-1:30 p.m. — Winner Pool D

Give your students a unique opportunity to:

  • Solve a mystery and present their findings to accounting professionals in an exciting, interactive format.
  • Explore diverse careers in forensic accounting.
  • Gain insights from leading experts in the forensic accounting field.
  • Discover what sets Lakeland University’s accounting program apart.

Competition Overview

  • Each team will consist of three to four members
  • Registered teams will be emailed a forensic accounting case on February 11th
  • A maximum of 40 teams will be placed into 4 pools of 10 teams each
  • Teams will be provided a rubric on how their presentation will be judged.
  • Teams will present their findings based on a given case to a panel of judges the morning of the event
  • Presentations are limited to a maximum of 7 minutes with 3 minutes allowed to answer follow up questions from the judges
  • The top team from each pool will move on to the “Final Four” round and present in front of all the judges
  • The winning team is determined from the “Final Four” round
2024 1st Place: Brookfield East High School
2024 2nd Place: Port Washington High School
2024 3rd Place: Big Foot High School
2024 4th Place: Campbellsport High School
2023 1st Place: Green Bay Preble
2023 2nd Place:Monroe High School
2023 3rd Place: River Falls High School
2023 4th Place: Brookfield East High School

Registration Rules

Fill out the form below to register your team! 

  • $90/team
  • $25/individual students
  • Teams are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Teams must have 3-4 members (no exceptions).
  • Schools may register up to two teams; however, second teams are not guaranteed a spot.
    • Maximum number of teams allowed is 40
    • Remaining slots will be filled with second teams on a first-come, first-served basis until the 40-team limit is reached.
  • Business professional attire is required.
  • With 40 teams, we expect approximately 150 students in attendance.
  • We can accommodate up to 250 students, including those not on competition teams.
  • Individual student registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
  • Business professional attire is required.

Don't Miss Out — Register Today!

Fill out the form below to register your team(s) and/or student(s).


We are not taking registrations at this time. If you have any questions, please contact us at fraudcompetition@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1000 ext. 2282!
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