Forensic Accounting For Dummies

Author: Frimette Kass-Shraibman; Vijay S. Sampath
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780470889282
Published In: January 2011
Format: Paperback , 384 pages
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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.

Introduction.

Par t I: Investigating Forensic Accounting.

Chapter 1: Why the World Needs Forensic Accountants.

Chapter 2: Steering Your Career toward Forensic Accounting.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Most Common Fraud Schemes.

Chapter 4: Forensic Accounting Minus the Fraud.

Part II: The Anatomy of Occupational Fraud.

Chapter 5: Cooked Books: Finding Financial Statement Fraud.

Chapter 6: Investigating Inventory Fraud.

Chapter 7: Examining Revenue Recognition Problems.

Chapter 8: Studying Securities Fraud.

Part III: It's All in the Family: Fraud against Individuals.