Forensic Accountants combine their accounting knowledge with investigative skills in various litigation support and investigative accounting settings. Forensic Accountants are employed by public accounting firms' forensic accounting divisions; by consulting firms specializing in risk consulting and forensic accounting services; or by lawyers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, government organizations or financial institutions. Due to heightened awareness and growing intolerance of fraudulent activity, demand for Forensic Accountants is rapidly increasing. There is a need for people with specialist skills who can undertake fraud investigations, valuations, assist in dispute resolution, prepare expert reports, and conduct fraud and forensic analysis. The Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation book covers basic and advanced knowledge in the following broad fraud and forensic accounting disciplines consisting of 7 sections with over 48 chapters; 1. Overview of Fraud and Forensic Accounting 2. Fraud Investigation 3. Gathering, Obtaining and Evaluating Evidence 4. Litigation and Expert Witnessing 5. Auditors and Management Responsibilities 6. Computer and Digital Forensics 7. Fraud and Forensic Accounting Engagement
About the Author: Dr. Daniel Calvinson-Ashley is a Partner at Linus, Essop & Associates Forensic Services and is responsible for managing the Ghana office with Zarodeen Essop. He is a Forensic Accounting, Anti-Fraud, Practical Accounting and Financial Modeling Trainer. He is also a Fraud and Forensic Accounting Curriculum Development Expert. He is an author, entrepreneur, educator, speaker, startup professional and a leading International Forensic and Practical Accounting facilitator. Dr. Calvinson-Ashley has shared his expertise and experience in addressing fraud, corruption, and other white collar crimes confronting governments especially on the African continent. A major area he has provided a cutting edge solution is the issue of Ghost names on the government payroll. Dr. Calvinson-Ashley is the author of the first video practical Strategic Accounting Modeling Expert Training for accounting students, graduates and practitioners. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Dr. Calvinson-Ashley holds a Chartered Doctorate (Ch.D) in Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting, an MBA in Finance, Honorary Ph.D in Motivation and Professorship title in Business Counseling. He is an Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Professional, Chartered Certified Forensic Accountant, Chartered Anti-Corruption Professional, Chartered Financial Crime Analyst, Financial and Investment Analyst, Certified Financial Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Investigation Professional, Certified Forensic Auditor, Certified Global Forensic Accountant, Certified International Forensic Auditor and a Financial and Economic Crime Consultant. He serves on the board of several international organizations across the world. Some of these institutions include the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - USA, International Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants - USA, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals - USA, The Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Institute. Dr. Calvinson-Ashley has founded several organizations including The International Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants - USA, Ghana Anti-fraud Professionals Association and DCA Business Training.