Forensic Accounting: Fundamentals

Learning Objectives

• To define forensic accounting
• To describe the role and responsibilities of forensic accountants
• To define key terms in forensic accounting and decipher the forensic accounting “alphabet soup”
• To determine how you can enter the forensic accounting field

Course Description

Forensic accounting encompasses fraud investigation and prevention, as well as a wide variety of functions in litigation. Technology expands the way companies conduct business; however, technology also provides greater opportunities for those willing to commit fraud. Forensic accountants rely on their skills in accounting, coupled with their investigative skills, to explain to clients, courts, and jurors how fraudulent schemes occur and the effects caused by fraud.

The speaker Dr. Robert Minniti, CPA  in this comprehensive online CPE course will provide you with a solid understanding of financial forensics. You will become familiar with the forensic accountant’s professional responsibility.

In this CPE webinar, you will learn the fundamentals of forensic accounting. You will learn to investigate fraud and analyze and report on financial information for use in legal proceedings. You will learn about the career opportunities in the forensic accounting field and the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful forensic accountant.

Major topics covered in this online Accounting CPE webinar:

• The different aspects of forensic accounting
• Services provided by forensic accountants
• Training and certifications in forensic accounting
• Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings
• Forensic accounting in family law proceedings
• Calculating damages for use in litigation
• Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting

Overview

• Definition of a forensic accountant

  2 mins
• Forensic accounting vs. Financial auditing

  15 mins
• Forensic accounting designations

  24 mins
• What could go wrong?

  37 mins
• Assisting with drafting interrogatories

  48 mins
• Working with attorneys

  68 mins
• Forensic accounting services

  73 mins