Forensic Accounting For Dummies
A practical, hands-on guide to forensic accountingForensic 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.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 provideWho's cooking the books? — discover the types of fraud that take place within a business, from financial statement fraud to inventory fraudCan't always bank on friendship — find out how forensic accountants help victims of fraud perpetuated by friends, family members, neighbors, and business partnersPut on your investigator's hat — detect the perpetrators of fraud and their methods by using the latest technology and investigative toolsOpen the book and find:The most common fraud schemesFrauds committed againstbusinesses and individualsHow to spot and uncover financial statement fraudTips for identifying alteredrevenue statementsA detailed look at the litigation processWays to identify electronic scamsStories of real fraud cases, some nearly unbelievableJob opportunities with the IRSand FBILearn to:Grasp the concepts and fundamentals of forensic accountingUnderstand how financial fraud occurs and what to do if you suspect it in your own organizationPursue a career in this growing field