Forensic accounting encompasses fraud investigation and prevention, as well as a wide variety of functions in litigation. Forensic accountants provide services ranging from serving as an expert witness, to litigation consultant and bankruptcy trustee. As our economy grows more complex, the need for forensic accountants grows as well. One critical role of the forensic accountant is exposing and examining financial fraud. Technology expands the way companies conduct business; however, technology also provides greater opportunities for those willing to commit fraud. Forensic accountants rely on their skills in accounting, coupled with their investigative skills, to explain to clients, courts, and jurors how fraudulent schemes occur and the effect caused by fraud. Forensic accountants also provide expert opinions in calculating damages in litigation and administering bankruptcy estates, as well as a host of other services.</font </div
<liUnderstand the various roles and requirements of forensic accountants</font
</li<liRecognize the skills that forensic accountants use in fraud investigation, in bankruptcy proceedings, and in litigation support roles</font
</li<liUnderstand the formal training and certifications available in forensic accounting</font </li</ul</ul
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<liReview of the different aspects of forensic accounting</font
</li<liThe civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting</font
</li<liLitigation services provided by forensic accountants</font
</li<liFraud detection and prevention</font
</li<liVarious types of fraud</font
</li<liTraining and certifications in forensic accounting</font
</li<liForensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings</font
</li<liForensic accounting in family law proceedings</font
</li<liCalculating damages for use in litigation</font
</li<liValuations</font
</li<liEthical issues pertinent to forensic accounting</font </li</ul</ul
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