A forensic audit is an examination of a firm's or individual's finances to derive evidence that can be used in a court of law or legal proceeding.

In forensic accounting, accountants and lawyers may be close partners; and in fact, attorneys are often the reason accountants enter the field of forensic accounting to begin with. All three ...

As part of the deal, McLaren & Associates founder and managing partner David S. McLaren joins AAFCPAs as partner, Risk ...

Forensic accounting is a specialized field that uses accounting, auditing and investigative skills to investigate and examine financial statements and records to uncover irregularities or fraudulent ...

AAFCPAs, a U.S. Top 100 CPA and advisory firm, today announced it has acquired McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC. The move will enable the firm to expand delivery of its forensic accounting, litigation ...

Editor’s note: The following case study is excerpted from The 2014 AICPA Survey on International Trends in Forensic and Valuation Services. Although the buzz about Big Data has certainly been growing, ...

Forensic accountants are independent, highly specialized accountants with strict confidentiality policies who are involved in investigating financial information to assist attorneys, insurance ...

Many students enroll in introductory accounting courses because they are required to for another major. The students may not necessarily plan to pursue accounting as a career. However, faculty members ...

In a world where financial crimes can have devastating consequences, Amanda Malusky Krauss has built an impressive career uncovering the truth and seeking justice. A proud University of Dayton alumna, ...

In this panel from the annual “Securities Enforcement Forum West” event, securities law experts and SEC officials, panelists emphasize the significant repercussions companies face for financial ...