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AI in advisory: Forensic accounting

Accounting Today

The first of four looks at how specific accounting firm niches are being impacted for good and ill by artificial intelligence.

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Forensic accountants help elder fraud victims

Accounting Today

Senior citizens often fall victim to elder financial abuse, even at the hands of their closest relatives, but accountants can help protect them.

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Forensic accounting for restaurants can uncover fraud

Accounting Today

Employees perpetrate the most common fraud schemes at restaurants, including various cash and inventory misappropriation schemes.

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Dean Dorton Picks Up Shilts CPA in Florida

CPA Practice

Top 100 accounting firm Dean Dorton is expanding its specialized forensic accounting and valuation services for clients after bringing aboard Shilts CPA, a forensic accounting and valuation firm based in Jacksonville, FL, on Dec. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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Forensic accountants aid suspicious spouses in divorces

Accounting Today

These experts aren't only helping businesses and investors uncover fraud — they also can help people who are going through a divorce trace assets.

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Forensic Accounting Experts Legier & Co. Acquired by Cherry Bekaert

CPA Practice

Top 25 accounting firm Cherry Bekaert has acquired New Orleans-based Legier & Company, a boutique forensic and litigation consulting firm that specializes in forensic accounting, business interruption services, expert witness testimony, and dispute advisory services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Big Firm Advantage in Forensic Accounting Services

FraudFiles

There is an undeniable comfort level that comes with the big firms because they have established reputations and many resources. Even if the project goes poorly, no one can fault the executive who chose the large firm. Contrast this with the risk of using a small law firm or forensic accounting firm.