Forensic Accounting and Finance

Principles and Practice

Edition: 1 Date: 03/08/2017 Price: £42.99 ISBN Paperback: 9780749479992 ISBN Ebook: 9780749480004 Pages: 288 Format (mm): 215x140 Product Category: Textbook Subject: Accounting & Finance « Each chapter is written by a high-profile specialist, in association with the Network of Independent

Forensic Accountants, bringing the latest industry insights to the topics covered « Considers the Forensic Accountant in practice, using case studies throughout from a number of different regions and sectors to demonstrate the link between theory and forensic accountancy in the professional world « Offers comprehensive coverage of all key forensic accounting topics, such as taxation, financial analysis and modelling and auditing and reporting while also covering areas of current interest to the sector, including financial crime, fraud and cyber crime while sharing expertise on civil disputes and litigation and expert witnessing and dispute resolution « Online Resources: PowerPoint lecture slides and links to regional updates

Description

A complete guide to Forensic Accounting and Finance, this book is ideal for advanced-level students and new or mid-level forensic accounting professionals looking to boost their specialist knowledge as part of their CPD, for accountants who wish to build more knowledge in this skills area or advanced undergraduates who feel ready to stretch themselves.

Demand for expertise in this field is growing, and Forensic Accounting and Finance offers a complete, accessible and affordable guide, combining coverage of principle theory with the real and practical needs of the professional. Written by a strong academic and practitioner author team and in association with the Network for Independent Forensic Accountants, this book covers all forensic accounting topics from forensics as an extension of auditing and the basic principles of forensic accounting, to financial analysis and modelling, financial reporting, financial crime, and IT systems.

Forensic Accounting and Finance shares current examples and case studies, highlighting cultural differences for key topics with updated regional legislation information available online for those looking for a truly global approach which is always up to date. Online supporting resources include PowerPoint lecture slides and links to regional updates.

Author Information

Bee-Lean Chew is an experienced member of the forensic accounting team at Wilder Coe Ltd., a director of the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants and a provider of CPD training to solicitors and fellow business professionals. The author trained with Wilder Coe Ltd., becoming partner in 2005. A Chartered Accountant, Ms Chew has a Law degree from Kent University, a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde and is an ICAEW-accredited Forensic Accountant.

Table of Contents

1 The forensic accountant in practice [Fiona Hotston Moore and Simon Martin] 2 The forensic accountant as expert witness [Niamh M

Brennan] 3 Forensic accountancy and taxation [Tim Cook] 4 Forensic accountancy and fraud [David Muggridge] 5 Fraud prevention [Steven

Toms] 6 Professional negligence [Adam

Stronach and Christopher

Hatcher] 7 Valuations [Brian Spencer and

Christopher Hatcher] 8 Audit and financial reporting [Bee-Lean Chew] 9 Crime [Andrew Donaldson and

Adam Calvert] 10 Commercial disputes [Kate

Hart] 11 Forensic accountancy in matrimonial cases [Kate Hart] 12 Insolvency [Norman Cowan] 13 Personal injury [Christopher

Hatcher]