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21st Century Forensic Accounting

RogerRossmeisl

Forensic accountants are engaged for a wide variety of assignments, among them investigating fraud, auditing internal controls and quantifying damages associated with legal disputes. All of these require attention to detail and a diverse set of skills including mathematical, technological, legal and investigative.

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Unmasking Fraud: How Forensic Accounting Protects the Hospitality Industry

Withum

As a result, forensic investigations play a pivotal role in uncovering fraudulent schemes and identifying potential perpetrators, and, by way of collaborating with our internal control assessment team, suggesting preventive measures to mitigate risks. Forensic accountants are brought in to investigate issues in various facets.

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

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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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Good Acquisition? Not if your Seller’s Hiding Something

RogerRossmeisl

Unfortunately, you can’t afford to ignore the possibility that your acquisition target is hiding something — possibly something that will have negative financial and legal implications after the deal is complete.

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Using Lifestyle Analysis to Find Hidden Income and Assets

RogerRossmeisl

Forensic accountants have many tools to help them find evidence of hidden assets or fraud. But one of the most effective, particularly in divorce matters or legal disputes with former business partners, is using lifestyle analysis to find hidden income and assets.

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

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

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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.