Forensic Accounting For Dummies
A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accounting
Forensic accountants investigate economic crimes, perform risk assessments, assist in all kinds of civil litigation, andprovide expert testimony. If you're pursuing a career in thisexciting 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 andmethods of forensic accounting.
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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
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Who's cooking the books? — discover the types of fraud that take place within a business, from financial statement fraud to inventory fraud
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Can't always bank on friendship — find out how forensic accountants help victims of fraud perpetuated by friends, family members, neighbors, and business partners
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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:
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The most common fraud schemes
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Frauds committed againstbusinesses and individuals
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How to spot and uncover financial statement fraud
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Tips for identifying alteredrevenue statements
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A detailed look at the litigation process
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Ways to identify electronic scams
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Stories of real fraud cases, some nearly unbelievable
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Job opportunities with the IRSand FBI
Learn to:
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Grasp the concepts and fundamentals of forensic accounting
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Understand how financial fraud occurs and what to do if you suspect it in your own organization
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Pursue a career in this growing field