Asset Protection Associates, Inc. (APA), one of North Carolina's oldest investigative companies, was founded in 1978 specializing in business consulting services to include security surveys and vulnerability analysis. Consulting services quickly led to business related investigations such as theft, fraud, and embezzlement, to name a few. After resolving the detected problems, clients requested APA provide seminars and workshops to train managers and supervisors as to their duties and responsibilities. Pre-employment screening was subsequently instituted to assist companies in the hiring ...