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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 Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

CPA Practice

Weirich, PhD, CPA, as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Award for his outstanding teaching, research and service throughout his 50-year career. It is an honor to present this lifetime achievement award to Dr. Weirich. Academic in Residence and Senior Director, Academic and Student Engagement at the AICPA.

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Withum Partners Named to ROI-NJ’s Women in Business List

Withum

Jessica is widely recognized as a leader in the field of forensic accounting by her peers through the AICPA and NACVA. She has testified in Federal and State Courts in both civil and criminal matters, including the first COVID-19 relief fraud case brought to trial in the United States.

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Put Employees to Work Fighting Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

Educate them. Training is critical A forensic accountant can conduct on-site, broad-based training for employees in the form of live or virtual presentations. You may have the best internal controls in the business world, but if your employees don’t follow them, your company is at serious risk for fraud. The solution?

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Three Withum Partners Named to ROI-NJ’s Women in Business List For 2023

Withum

Jessica is widely recognized as a leader in the field of forensic accounting by her peers through the AICPA and NACVA. She is a frequent lecturer for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey State Bar, the AICPA, and at various law firms on forensic accounting and business valuation.

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The Skills of a Fraud Investigator

FraudFiles

What skills does a forensic accountant need? The educational background of a good fraud investigator … How do I become a fraud investigator? I get asked these questions a lot, so today I’m going to give my thoughts on some of the important qualifications and skills a fraud investigator might have.

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AICPA Honors 11 Forensic and Valuation Professionals

CPA Practice

The awards spotlight significant contributions to the advancement of the fields of forensics accounting and business valuation. This year, Natalya Abdrasilova and Howard Silverstone were named as Volunteers of the Year, while nine young finance professionals received the Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Standing Ovation award.