Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World

<p>This book covers every aspect of forensic accounting anti-fraud control systems and fraud investigations. The author uses his own case experience to guide the reader through each phase of a forensic accounting assignment and fraud investigation. The book opens with an explanation of what happened to a company that was ensnared in a huge commodity purchasing scheme. Using his knowledge and experience gained over 40 years the author illustrates that unexpected fraud occurrences can happen to any company in any industry. Additionally the author explains the current white-collar crime threats that organizations face every day as well as legal issues that are often implicated in forensic accounting and fraud investigation projects.</p><p>Electronic and non-electronic evidence gathering is also covered in detail with illustrative examples. One chapter is devoted entirely to the often misunderstood but extremely important subject of witness interviews. It provides the correct approach to the analysis and correlation of evidence in determining findings and conclusions of an investigation. Another chapter is devoted to proper report writing. The author provides detailed guidance on presenting findings to a variety of audiences including management a board law enforcement and at trials and hearings. It also covers proper techniques for measuring economic damages and concludes with a useful index.</p><p><strong>William L. Jennings</strong> is a Senior Director at Delta Consulting Group. He is responsible for providing forensic accounting investigation and asset recovery services to corporations government agencies attorneys and their clients as well as business controls consulting services to organizations. With more than 40 years of experience in public accounting and auditing forensic accounting business valuation investigation asset recovery and business controls development Mr. Jennings has worked on hundreds of forensic accounting and investigation assignments and he provides expert testimony.</p>