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For Aspiring Fraud Investigators and Forensic Accountants

FraudFiles

I receive many requests for information on the field of forensic accounting, including questions on courses of study, certification, job opportunities, and preparing for a career. Here are a few quick tips: Establish a background in general business and finance/accounting. The real [.]

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Defending IRS Cash Based Audits – Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Case for Using a Forensic Accountant

Withum

Why a Forensic Accountant? Using a forensic account is essential in developing a strategy to handle and defend the findings of a cash-based audit. However, before delving into how they can assist counsel and the client, it’s essential to define what a forensic accountant is.

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AICPA & CIMA Launch AI-Guided Tool for Students Pursuing Careers in Accounting and Finance

CPA Practice

AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are rolling out Career Launchpad , an artificial intelligence-guided program for students interested in accounting and finance.

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How Cash Flow Statements Help Experts Find Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

Forensic accountants generally look for amounts that seem unreasonable and for increases or decreases in accounts that seem to contradict trends in operating cash flows or other financial information. If you suspect occupational fraud and request an investigation, here’s what the experts might find.

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Tracy on the Where Accountants Go Podcast

FraudFiles

Yesterday I appeared on Mark Goldman’s “Where Accountants Go” podcast. Mark owns MGR Accounting Recruiters , a company that matches employers with job seekers in the accounting and finance arena. A class on financial crimes investigations caused me to change course and become an accountant.

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Specializing an Accounting Business: What and How?

PANALITIX

Specializing an Accounting Business: . Accountants are increasingly specializing in response to the commoditization of ‘traditional’ accounting services. Accountants are increasingly specializing in response to the commoditization of ‘traditional’ accounting services. Management accounting. Cost Accounting.

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Quicken Software Should Not Be Used For Lifestyle Analysis

FraudFiles

Forensic accountants and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts often use Quicken personal financial software to complete the lifestyle analysis in divorce cases. Unfortunately, Quicken is not the best option for accurately and thoroughly analyzing a couple’s finances before and during divorce. Why is it used so often?