Research and Markets: A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2svq7n/a_guide_to_forensi) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation" to their offering.

Recent catastrophic business failures have caused some to rethink the value of the audit, with many demanding that auditors take more responsibility for fraud detection. This book provides forensic accounting specialists-experts in uncovering fraud-with new coverage on the latest PCAOB Auditing Standards, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and on options fraud, as well as on fraud in China and its implications. Auditors are equipped with the necessary practical aids, case examples, and skills for identifying situations that call for extended fraud detection procedures.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Fraud: An Introduction.

2 Psychology of the Fraudster.

3 The Roles of the Auditor and the Forensic Accounting Investigator.

4 Auditor Responsibilities and the Law.

5 When and Why to Call in Forensic Accounting Investigators.

6 Internal Audit: The Second Line of Defense.

7 Teaming with Forensic Accounting Investigators.

8 Anonymous Communications.

9 Personal Privacy and Public Disclosure.

10 Building a Case: Gathering and Documenting Evidence.

11 Independence, Objectivity, Skepticism.

12 Potential Missteps: Considerations When Fraud Is Suspected.

13 Potential Red Flags and Fraud Detection Techniques.

14 Investigative Techniques.

15 Corporate Intelligence.

16 The Art of the Interview.

17 Data Mining: Analysis of Structured and Unstructured Information.

18 Report of Investigation.

19 Supporting a Criminal Prosecution.

20 Working with Attorneys.

21 Financial Reporting Fraud and the Capital Markets.

22 Financial Statement Fraud: Revenue and Receivables.

23 Financial Statement Fraud: Other Schemes and Misappropriations.

24 Ponzi Schemes.

25 Money Laundering.

26 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

27 Construction Projects.

28 Contract Compliance.

29 Other Dimensions of Forensic Accounting.

30 Corporate Remediation.

Authors:

Steven L. Skalak.

Thomas W. Golden.

Mona M. Clayton.

Jessica S. Pill.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2svq7n/a_guide_to_forensi

Source: John Wiley and Sons Ltd