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Record Nr.

UNINA9910271043103321

Autore

Beecken William H. <1949->

Titolo

Fraud examination casebook with documents : a hands-on approach / / William H. Beecken, Clark A. Beecken

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

1-119-34995-8

1-119-34990-7

1-119-34987-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (238 pages)

Collana

THEi Wiley ebooks

Classificazione

BUS027000

Disciplina

363.25/963

Soggetti

Fraud investigation

Forensic accounting

Commercial crimes

Fraud - Prevention

ebook

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Overview of the serial fraud cases (A family of fraudsters) -- Case 1: Fraudulent financial statements -- Case 2: Check fraud, debit card fraud, cash larceny -- Case 3: Fraudulent edits/adjusting journal entries -- Case 4: Using data analytics: analyzing and summarizing data with Excel pivot -- Case 5: Tracing data analytics red flags back to source documents using subpoenas -- Reports, schedules, and audiovisuals.

Sommario/riassunto

"A practical advantage for entry-level fraud examiners with start-to-finish casework. 'Fraud Examination Casebook with Documents' provides critical practice for students and new CPAs, criminal and insurance investigators, and attorneys seeking additional guidance on real-world fraud investigation. With five cases that include over 100 pages of documentation, this guide helps you put your conceptual knowledge to work as you conduct full-length fraud examinations from predication through report. Short instructional narratives guide you through tools like horizontal and vertical analysis, report writing, and



other important tasks, while Excel templates streamline the process and kick start your investigation. Multiple-choice questions help you gauge your understanding and practical mastery, while expert guidance throughout prompts you to draw on your existing knowledge and apply it to casework. With a focus on asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, these cases provide highly relevant experience for real-world practice. Learning a concept isn't always enough to do the job effectively. 'Knowing' is different from 'applying' yet few practical resources exist for new and aspiring fraud examiners &mdash;until now. This book provides the much-needed practice that helps examiners polish their skills, with expert guidance every step of the way. Conduct actual fraud examinations. Perform horizontal and vertical analyses.Review checks and decode debit card transactions. Examine adjustments to electronic records. Perform simple forensic data analytics. Vouch to/from documentation. Write complete fraud examination reports. Prepare court-ready schedules and audio-visuals. As you work your way through the cases, you'll develop the skills and instinct experienced examiners rely upon every day. You'll hone your analytical edge and master the essentials of report writing, leaving you fully equipped to conduct a thorough investigation and deliver your findings clearly, comprehensively, and authoritatively. 'Fraud Examination Casebook with Documents' is a vital resource for students and new fraud examiners seeking a practical advantage in real-world skills"--