FRAUD AUDITING AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTINGWith the responsibility of detecting and preventing fraud falling heavily on the accounting profession, every accountant needs to recognize fraud and learn the tools and strategies necessary to catch it in time. Providing valuable information to those responsible for dealing with prevention and discovery of financial deception, Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting, Fourth Edition helps accountants develop an investig...

A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation, 2nd EditionRecent 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, options fraud, as well as fraud in China and its implications...

A fully updated, step-by-step guide for implementing COSO's Enterprise Risk ManagementCOSO Enterprise Risk Management, Second Edition clearly enables organizations of all types and sizes to understand and better manage their risk environments and make better decisions through use of the COSO ERM framework. The Second Edition discusses the latest trends and pronouncements that have affected COSO ERM and explores new topics, including the PCAOB's re...

A straightforward guide explaining the nature of financial fraudFraud continues to be one of the fastest growing and most costly crimes in the United States and around the world. The more an organization can learn about fraud in general and the potential fraud risks that threaten the financial stability of the organization's cash flow, the better that organization will be equipped to design and implement measures to prevent schemes from occurring in the first place.Frau...

Step-by-step guide to successful implementation and control of IT systems—including the CloudMany auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Now in a Second Edition, Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments.Follows the approach used by the Infor...

Real case studies on bribery and corruption written by expert fraud examinersBribery and Corruption Casebook: The View from Under the Table is a one-of-a-kind collection of actual cases written by the fraud examiners who investigated them. These stories were hand-selected from hundreds of submissions and together form a comprehensive, enlightening and entertaining picture of the many types of bribery and corruption cases in varied industries throughout the...

Practical examples, sample reports, best practices and recommendations to help you deter, detect, and prevent financial statement fraudFinancial statement fraud (FSF) continues to be a major challenge for organizations worldwide. Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a superior reference providing you with an up-to-date understanding of financial statement fraud, including its deterrence, prevention, and early detection.You will fin...

THE ANTI-CORRUPTION HANDBOOKToday's demanding marketplace expects CFOs, auditors, compliance officers, and forensic accountants to take responsibility for fraud detection. These expectations are buoyed by such legislation as the Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA), which makes it a crime for any U.S. entity or individual to obtain or retain business by paying bribes to foreign government officials.Written by William P. Olsen, the National Practice Leade...

The auditor's guide to ensuring correct security and privacy practices in a cloud computing environmentMany organizations are reporting or projecting a significant cost savings through the use of cloud computing—utilizing shared computing resources to provide ubiquitous access for organizations and end users. Just as many organizations, however, are expressing concern with security and privacy issues for their organization's data in the "cloud." Auditing Cloud ...

Praise for Computer-Aided FraudPrevention and Detection: A Step-by-Step Guide"A wonderful desktop reference for anyone trying to move from traditional auditing to integrated auditing. The numerous case studies make it easy to understand and provide a how-to for those?seeking to implement automated tools including continuous assurance. Whether you are just starting down the path or well on your way, it is a valuable resource."-Kate M. Head, CPA, CFE, CISAAssoc...

This Guide Book was written to help you to: - Consider various international best practices for internal control and fraud risk management; - Outline the legal elements of fraud offences such as Theft, Deception, Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud; - Explain the law, evidence and procedures relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud; - Consider the practical and legal issues in conducting an independent internal investigation into fra...

A strategic, practical, cost-effective approach to fraud preventionIn troubled economic times, the risk of fraud and financial crime increases. In our post credit crunch environment, new laws and tougher penalties for financial crime mean that if you are in business, you have a responsibility to help fight fraud.However, to design effective, proportionate fraud controls for your business, you need a complete picture of all the risks. Managing Fraud Risk...