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, and provide expert testimony. If you're pursuing a career in this exciting 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 and methods 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 provide Who's cooking the books? - discover the types of fraud that take place within a business, from financial statement fraud to inventory fraud Can't always bank on friendship - find out how forensic accountants help victims of fraud perpetuated by friends, family members, neighbors, and business partners 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: The most common fraud schemes Frauds committed against businesses and individuals How to spot and uncover financial statement fraud Tips for identifying altered revenue statements A detailed look at the litigation process Ways to identify electronic scams Stories of real fraud cases, some nearly unbelievable Job opportunities with the IRS and FBI