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.

Forensic accounting has taken an important role in both private and public companies since the birth of the 21st century. The failure of some formerly prominent public companies such as Enron and Tyco ...

Forensic accounting is gaining prominence as an essential tool in today's complex financial landscape. As businesses and individuals navigate this intricate world, the role of forensic accountants ...

Among business owners facing the highest fraud risk are restaurant owners, who are often susceptible to asset misappropriation schemes. This is where a forensic accounting expert can play an ...

April 10 -- With a virtual media cottage industry blooming on the corpse of bankrupt Enron and its complicated array of alleged financial shenanigans, could it be just a matter of time before some ...

This article explains how forensic accounting has exposed major corporate frauds that escaped traditional audits. The key takeaway is that investigative accounting is now essential for fraud detection ...

Insurance claims for employee losses are generally examined by insurance carriers. The carrier will often retain a forensic accountant who has the ability to measure employee losses. Employee losses ...

The term "forensics" may be commonly associated with grizzly crime scene labs, but the same investigative principles are used to search through financial documents to detect illegal financial ...

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

Marc Davis is the author of several books and has 20+ years of experience writing about business, finance, and economics. Amy Soricelli has over 40 years working with job candidates and has honed the ...