Curious how federal agents follow the money in complex fraud schemes? Special Agent Maranda Cole's session will dive into the mission and impact of IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the elite law enforcement division tackling tax crimes, money laundering, and cyber-enabled financial fraud. You'll hear real-world case highlights and learn how IRS-CI’s techniques align with CFE-led investigations, including forensic accounting, asset tracing, and multi-agency coordination. Whether you're in compliance, investigations, or fraud prevention, this is a behind-the-scenes look you won’t want to miss. Walk away with practical insights that bridge federal enforcement and private-sector financial crime work.
Special Agent Miranda Cole holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an Master of Business Administration, bringing a strong foundation in finance and strategic decision-making to the field of federal law enforcement. Early in her career while serving in corporate accounting roles, Maranda identified a compelling intersection between financial expertise and the investigative world, ultimately leading to a career with the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). After a rigorous selection process, Maranda was appointed as a Special Agent in 2008.
Over the course of their tenure, Maranda Cole has led and contributed to complex financial crime investigations, including employment tax fraud, false tax return filings, tax evasion, money laundering, and high-profile cases such as armored car robbery. In August 2023, she advanced to the role of Supervisory Special Agent, where she now oversees investigative teams, mentors new and tenured agents, and serves as a key liaison to federal prosecutors and law enforcement partners across Oregon and Washington. Maranda Cole brings a unique blend of analytical rigor, operational leadership, and interagency collaboration to the mission of protecting the integrity of the U.S. tax system.
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