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The document discusses forensic accounting including what it is, the skills and knowledge required of forensic accountants, opportunities in the field, and relevant professional organizations. It defines forensic accounting as applying investigative and analytical skills to resolve financial issues for courts of law.

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Forensic Accounting Fundamentals Guide

The document discusses forensic accounting including what it is, the skills and knowledge required of forensic accountants, opportunities in the field, and relevant professional organizations. It defines forensic accounting as applying investigative and analytical skills to resolve financial issues for courts of law.

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Accounting and Legal
Fundamentals for Forensic
Accounting

McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Forensic Accounting © 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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What Is Forensic Accounting?


 Forensic accounting is the application of investigative and
analytical skills for the purpose of resolving financial issues in
a manner that meets standards required by courts of law.
 The Forensic Accountant
 Forensic accountants apply special skills in accounting,
auditing, finance, quantitative methods, certain areas of the
law, research, and investigative skills to collect, analyze, and
evaluate evidential matter and to interpret and communicate
findings.
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 Knowledge and Skills of the Forensic Accountant
 Auditing, investigative, and communication skills; criminology;
legal; psychology; IT; and Accounting
 Opportunities in Forensic Accounting
 Fraud prevention and investigation, litigation support,
computer forensics
 Forensic Accounting Organizations
 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the American
College of Forensic Examiners, the Association of Certified
Fraud Specialists, the National Association of Certified
Valuation Analysts, the National Litigation Support Services
Association, the Institute of Business Appraisers, and the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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