Author(s): Frimette Kass-Shraibman (Author), Vijay S. Sampath (Author)
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 21 Jan. 2011
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 0470889284
ISBN-13: 9780470889282
Book Description
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.
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Learn to:
Grasp the concepts and fundamentals of forensic accounting
Understand how financial fraud occurs and what to do if you suspect it in your own organization
Pursue a career in this growing field
A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accounting
Forensic accountants investigate economic crimes, perform risk assessments, assist in all kinds of civil litigation, and provide expert testimony. If you’re pursuing a career in this exciting field or just want to understand how to detect and deal with financial fraud, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you plain-English explanations of the concepts and methods of forensic accounting.
Forensic accounting 101 get the scoop on who seeks out the services of a forensic accountant and the many types of services you’d be expected to provide
Who’s cooking the books? discover the types of fraud that take place within a business, from financial statement fraud to inventory fraud
Can’t always bank on friendship find out how forensic accountants help victims of fraud perpetuated by friends, family members, neighbors, and business partners
Put on your investigator’s hat detect the perpetrators of fraud and their methods by using the latest technology and investigative tools
Open the book and find:
The most common fraud schemes
Frauds committed against businesses and individuals
How to spot and uncover financial statement fraud
Tips for identifying altered revenue statements
A detailed look at the litigation process
Ways to identify electronic scams
Stories of real fraud cases, some nearly unbelievable
Job opportunities with the IRS and FBI
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A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accounting
Forensic accountants investigate economic crimes, perform risk assessments, assist in all kinds of civil litigation, and provide expert testimony. If you’re pursuing a career in this exciting field or just want to understand how to detect and deal with financial fraud, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you plain-English explanations of the concepts and methods of forensic accounting.
Forensic accounting 101 ― get the scoop on who seeks out the services of a forensic accountant and the many types of services you’d be expected to provide
Who’s cooking the books? ― discover the types of fraud that take place within a business, from financial statement fraud to inventory fraud
Can’t always bank on friendship ― find out how forensic accountants help victims of fraud perpetuated by friends, family members, neighbors, and business partners
Put on your investigator’s hat ― detect the perpetrators of fraud and their methods by using the latest technology and investigative tools
Open the book and find:
The most common fraud schemes
Frauds committed against businesses and individuals
How to spot and uncover financial statement fraud
Tips for identifying altered revenue statements
A detailed look at the litigation process
Ways to identify electronic scams
Stories of real fraud cases, some nearly unbelievable
Job opportunities with the IRS and FBI
About the Author
Frimette Kass-Shraibman is Associate Professor of Accounting at Brooklyn College ― CUNY.
Vijay S. Sampath is Managing Director in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting business segment of FTI Consulting, Inc.
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