Manny J. Muriel, MBA, EA
Partner
EXPERIENCE
Manny brings 25 years of federal law enforcement experience with the Internal Revenue Service,
Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), where he provided executive-level leadership. He conducted and
directed numerous high-profile sensitive investigations involving complex white-collar fraud,
healthcare fraud, criminal income tax, public corruption, terrorism, Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”),
Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (“FCPA”), domestic and international money laundering, and asset
forfeiture.
Additionally, Manny worked closely with the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) to investigate
prohibited transactions and other dealings, and to designate individuals and entities for economic
sanctions under programs that are not country-specific (Specially Designated Nationals List). Manny
has also served as an advisor to three U.S. Ambassadors to Colombia on financial crimes and
tax-related matters.
After serving more than two decades with IRS-CI, Manny spent four years with a U.S. Top 10
multinational accounting firm where he serves as a Director in the Forensics, Litigation, and
Valuation Services practice. In 2024, he co-founded Bishop Muriel & Weirauch, LLC (“BMW
Forensics”). As a partner with BMW Forensics, he provides litigation and investigative support to
internal and external counsel and C-suite executives related to financial crimes and civil and
criminal tax matters. He has led
high-profile financial, accounting, compliance, and regulatory matters involving fraud, accounting
irregularities, and improper financial disclosures.
Specific experience
▪ Conducts forensic investigations in a wide array of sensitive areas including tax, public
corruption, and corporate fraud
▪ Performs investigations on behalf of federal, state, and local governments seeking to identify
and control fraud, waste, and abuse
▪ Conducts investigations with external counsel into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act and provides FCPA compliance assessments
▪ Provides BSA, Anti-Money Laundering, and regulatory compliance services.
▪ Provides forensics accounting services as a “neutral” for business disputes
▪ Performs compliance, risk, and vulnerability assessments
▪ Leads and investigates various fraud, theft, and embezzlement schemes
▪ Provides Kovel accounting support to attorneys and their clients
▪ Provides expert witness testimony
Industry involvement
Manny frequently lectures and presents on federal tax matters, forensic accounting, international
tax administration, tax controversy money laundering, and BSA to various industry organizations
including the American Bar Association. He has guest lectured on forensic accounting at the
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Walsh College, Central
Michigan University, and Oakland University.
Education
American Military University, Master of Business Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago B.A., Accounting & Criminal Justice
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Professional Certifications
IRS Enrolled Agent (EA)