Forensic Accounting For Dummies - Your Complete Guide to Financial Investigation
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 the 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.
What You'll Learn
- 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.
Expert Authors
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.
This comprehensive resource provides practical methods for detecting financial irregularities, conducting thorough investigations, and understanding the role of forensic accountants in civil litigation and criminal proceedings. Perfect for accounting students, CPA candidates, and professionals looking to specialize in fraud examination and financial investigation.
