Essentials of Forensic Accounting
Essentials of Forensic Accounting

Author: Michael A. Crain

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-08-08

Total Pages: 909

ISBN-13: 1119552257

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The highly experienced authors of the Essentials of Forensic Accounting define and explain the disciplined approaches to forensic accounting that lead to a thorough knowledge of the varied specialties within forensic accounting. Through illustrative examples and explanations, this book makes abstract concepts come to life for both seasoned professionals and students and it will help them understand and navigate successfully in this multifaceted area. The Essentials of Forensic Accounting is an indispensable resource delivering matchless knowledge to practitioners, financial managers and students in understanding the complex elements and factors that impact the forensic accounting practice areas. This vital reference resource focuses the elements that must come together to effectively diminish the incidence and impact of fraudulent activities. The book addresses the main themes of Professional Responsibilities and Practice Management Fundamental Forensic Knowledge, Laws, Courts, and Dispute Resolution Specialized Forensic Knowledge, Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Reorganization

Financial Forensics Body of Knowledge
Financial Forensics Body of Knowledge

Author: Darrell D. Dorrell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1118218981

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The definitive, must-have guide for the forensic accounting professional Financial Forensics Body of Knowledge is the unique, innovative, and definitive guide and technical reference work for the financial forensics and/or forensic accounting professional, including nearly 300 forensic tools, techniques, methods and methodologies apply to virtually all civil, criminal and dispute matters. Many of the tools have never before been published. It defines the profession: "The Art & Science of Investigating People & Money." It defines Forensic Operators: "...financial forensics-capable personnel... possess unique and specific skills, knowledge, experience, education, training, and integrity to function in the financial forensics discipline." It defines why: "If you understand financial forensics you understand fraud, but not vice versa" by applying financial forensics to all aspects of the financial community. It contains a book-within-a-book Companion Section for financial valuation and litigation specialists. It defines foundational financial forensics/forensic accounting methodologies: FAIM, Forensic Accounting Investigation Methodology, ICE/SCORE, CICO, APD, forensic lexicology, and others. It contains a Reader Lookup Table that permits everyone in the financial community to immediately focus on the pertinent issues.

Forensic Accounting and Finance
Forensic Accounting and Finance

Author: Bee-Lean Chew

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2017-08-03

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0749480009

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A complete guide to Forensic Accounting and Finance, this book is ideal for advanced-level students and new or mid-level forensic accounting professionals looking to boost their specialist knowledge as part of their CPD, for accountants who wish to build more knowledge in this skills area or advanced undergraduates who feel ready to stretch themselves. Demand for expertise in this field is growing, and Forensic Accounting and Finance offers a complete, accessible and affordable guide, combining coverage of principle theory with the real and practical needs of the professional. Written by a strong academic and practitioner author team and in association with the Network for Independent Forensic Accountants, this book covers all forensic accounting topics from forensics as an extension of auditing and the basic principles of forensic accounting, to financial analysis and modelling, financial reporting, financial crime, and IT systems. Forensic Accounting and Finance shares current examples and case studies, highlighting cultural differences for key topics with updated regional legislation information available online for those looking for a truly global approach which is always up to date. Online supporting resources include PowerPoint lecture slides and links to regional updates.

Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting, Third Edition
Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting, Third Edition

Author: George A. Manning, Ph.D, CFE, EA

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 1439825661

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As economic crimes continue to increase, accountants and law enforcement personnel must be vigilant in expanding their knowledge of ways to detect these clandestine operations. Written by a retired IRS agent with more than twenty years of experience, Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting, Third Edition offers a complete examination of the current methods and legal considerations involved in the detection and prosecution of economic crimes. Explores a range of crimes Following an overview of the economic cost of crime, the book examines different types of offenses with a financial element, ranging from arson to tax evasion. It explores offshore activities and the means criminals use to hide their ill-gotten gains. The author provides a thorough review of evidentiary rules as well as the protocol involved in search warrants. He examines the two modalities used to prove financial crime: the Net Worth Method and the Expenditure Theory, and presents an example scenario based on real-life incidents. Organized crime and consumer fraud Additional topics include organized crime and money laundering — with profiles of the most nefarious cartels — consumer and business fraud and the different schemes that befall the unwary, computer crimes, and issues surrounding banking and finance. The book also presents focused and concrete advice on trial preparation and specific accounting and audit techniques. New chapters in the third edition New material enhances this third edition, including new chapters on investigative interview analysis and document examination, as well as advice for fraud examiners working on private cases, including the preparation of an engagement letter. For a successful prosecution, it is essential to recognize financial crime at its early stages. This practical text presents the nuts and bolts of fraud examination and forensic accounting, enabling investigators to stay ahead of an area that is increasingly taking on global importance.

Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting
Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting

Author: Tommie W. Singleton

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-07-23

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 047087791X

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FRAUD AUDITING AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING With the responsibility of detecting and preventing fraud falling heavily on the accounting profession, every accountant needs to recognize fraud and learn the tools and strategies necessary to catch it in time. Providing valuable information to those responsible for dealing with prevention and discovery of financial deception, Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting, Fourth Edition helps accountants develop an investigative eye toward both internal and external fraud and provides tips for coping with fraud when it is found to have occurred. Completely updated and revised, the new edition presents: Brand-new chapters devoted to fraud response as well as to the physiological aspects of the fraudster A closer look at how forensic accountants get their job done More about Computer-Assisted Audit Tools (CAATs) and digital forensics Technological aspects of fraud auditing and forensic accounting Extended discussion on fraud schemes Case studies demonstrating industry-tested methods for dealing with fraud, all drawn from a wide variety of actual incidents Inside this book, you will find step-by-step keys to fraud investigation and the most current methods for dealing with financial fraud within your organization. Written by recognized experts in the field of white-collar crime, this Fourth Edition provides you, whether you are a beginning forensic accountant or an experienced investigator, with industry-tested methods for detecting, investigating, and preventing financial schemes.

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Author: Mary-Jo Kranacher

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-06-08

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 047043774X

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Forensic Accounting provides comprehensive coverage of fraud detection and deterrence and includes the broader educational material of the forensic accounting field with all the necessary accompaniments. The text follows the model curriculum for education in fraud and forensic funded by the U.S. national Institute of Justice and developed by a Technical Working Group of experts in the field. The text serves as a comprehensive and authoritative resource for teaching forensic accounting concepts and procedures that is also and appropriate and pedagogically ready for class room use. This easy to read, comprehensive textbook includes case study examples to clearly explain technical concepts and bring the material to life.

Forensic Accounting For Dummies
Forensic Accounting For Dummies

Author: Frimette Kass-Shraibman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-02-08

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 0470889284

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A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accounting Careers in forensic accounting are hot-US News & World Report recently designated forensic accounting as one of the eight most secure career tracks in America., Forensic accountants work in most major accounting firms and demand for their services is growing with then increasing need for investigations of mergers and acquisitions, tax inquiries, and economic crime. In addition, forensic accountants perform specialized audits, and assist in all kinds of civil litigation, and are often involved in terrorist investigations. Forensic Accounting For Dummies will track to a course and explain the concepts and methods of forensic accounting. Covers everything a forensic accountant may face, from investigations of mergers and acquisitions to tax inquiries to economic crime What to do if you find or suspect financial fraud in your own organization Determining what is fraud and how to investigate Whether you're a student pursuing a career in forensic accounting or just want to understand how to detect and deal with financial fraud, Forensic Accounting For Dummies has you covered.

Forensic Accounting in Matrimonial Divorce
Forensic Accounting in Matrimonial Divorce

Author: James A. DiGabriele

Publisher: R.T. Edwards, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781930217126

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The role of accountants in divorce cases / William J. Morrison and Thomas J. Reck -- Ethical limitations on future services for neutral financial professionals following a collaborative divorce / David C. Hesser -- Complex compensation issues in a divorce / Susan M. Mangiero and Lili A. Vasileff -- Valuing professional practices for divorce engagements : reasonable compensation and excess earnings : hit or myth? / Kevin R. Yeanoplos -- Unreported income and hidden assets / Mark Kohn -- Equitable distribution and community property states / Joyce C. Somerville -- Business owner investigative techniques : a focus on fringe benefits / James F. McNulty -- Factors to consider regarding division of non-marital and marital assets for divorce / Richard A. Campanella and Joseph M. Lo Campo -- Determining economic income for divorce purposes when the spouse owns a closely held business / Bruce L. Richman -- Selection of business valuation experts in a divorce : the attorney perspective / Paul Townsend and Alison Leslie -- Litigating and proving child support in high asset or high income cases : what to do when a heavy hitter is at the plate / Barry A. Kozyra and Judith A. Hartz -- Do court preferences exist in cases of matrimonial dissolution involving the valuation of closely held companies? / James A. DiGabriele and Gabriela V. Simoes.

Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud, Volume II
Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud, Volume II

Author: Zabihollah Rezaee

Publisher: Business Expert Press

Published: 2019-04-03

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1949991083

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Forensic accounting is gaining considerable attention as a rewarding and exciting field of accounting. Forensic accountants perform both fraud and non-fraud services. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) released its proposed new standards for its members who perform investigation and litigation forensic accounting services in December 2018. This second volume addresses fraud and non-fraud forensic accounting practice and performance. The author discusses forensic accounting roles and processes; forensic accounting techniques roles and responsibilities of corporate gatekeepers, including forensic accountants in creating a corporate culture of integrity and competency in preventing and discovering financial statement fraud. Also presented are challenges and opportunities in forensic accounting, and emerging issues in fraud investigation.

A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation
A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation

Author: Steven L. Skalak

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-12-28

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 1118017714

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Recent catastrophic business failures have caused some to rethinkthe value of the audit, with many demanding that auditors take moreresponsibility for fraud detection. This book provides forensicaccounting specialists?experts in uncovering fraud?with newcoverage on the latest PCAOB Auditing Standards, the ForeignCorrupt Practices Act, options fraud, as well as fraud in China andits implications. Auditors are equipped with the necessarypractical aids, case examples, and skills for identifyingsituations that call for extended fraud detection procedures.