Book description
Fully revised, the proven primer on forensic accounting with all-new cases
A must-have reference for every business professional, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is a necessary tool for those interested in understanding how financial fraud occurs and what to do when you find or suspect it within your organization. With comprehensive coverage, it provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud.
Updated with new cases and new material on technology tools in forensic accounting
Covers the core accounting, investigative, and legal aspects of forensic accounting for professionals new to the field
Covers investigative and legal issues along with accounting schemes
Written by a team of recognized experts in the field of forensic accounting, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is essential reading for accountants and investigators requiring the most up-to-date methods in dealing with financial fraud within their organizations.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
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Part I: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Overview
- Chapter 1: Forensic Accounting
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Chapter 2: Fraud in Society
- What Is Fraud?
- Types of Fraud
- Other Types of Financial Fraud
- Sarbanes–Oxley
- What the Numbers Tell Us about Fraud
- Categories of Occupational Fraud
- Drawing Conclusions
- Society's Perception of Fraud
- Who Commits Fraud?—Profile of the Typical Fraudster
- The Social Consequences of Economic Crime
- Conclusion
- Suggested Readings
- Notes
- Chapter 3: Understanding the Basics of Financial Accounting
- Chapter 4: Forms of Entities
- Chapter 5: Fundamental Principles of Financial Analysis
- Chapter 6: The Role of the Accounting Professional
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Part II: Financial Crime Investigation
- Chapter 7: Business as a Victim
- Chapter 8: Business Villains
- Chapter 9: The Investigative Process
- Chapter 10: Interviewing Financially Sophisticated Witnesses
- Chapter 11: Proving Cases through Documentary Evidence
- Chapter 12: Analysis Tools for Investigators
- Chapter 13: Inferential Analysis
- Chapter 14: Documenting and Presenting the Case
- About the Authors
- Index
Product information
- Title: Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470879597
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