Idaho Society of CPAs

Introduction to Forensic Accounting - Virtual Experience

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  • Date/Time
    • Nov 12, 2024
    • Sign In: 10:30am (MT)
    • Program: 11:00am - 3:30am (MT)
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  • Location
    • Your Computer
      Your Space
      ISCPA / WASCPA Webinar, ID 00000
  • Credits
    • 4.00
  • Credit Type(s)
    • Accounting (4.00)
  • Prerequisites

    • Experience with individual and business clients

  • Vendor
    • Surgent
  • Level
    • Basic
  • Fields of Study
    • Accounting & Auditing
    • Accounting
  • Message
    • Virtual Experience

Description

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.

Designed For

Accountants seeking to understand the many roles and services offered through forensic accounting and accountants seeking to augment their practices and increase billables

Objectives

When you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the various roles and requirements of forensic accountants
  • Recognize the skills that forensic accountants use in fraud investigation, in bankruptcy proceedings, and in litigation support roles,
  • Understand the formal training and certifications available in forensic accounting

Highlights

  • Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting
  • The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting
  • Litigation services provided by forensic accountants
  • Fraud detection and prevention
  • Various types of fraud
  • Training and certifications in forensic accounting
  • Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings
  • Forensic accounting in family law proceedings
  • Calculating damages for use in litigation
  • Valuations
  • Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting

Advanced Prep

  • Manual will be available to download in the meeting room
  • Test your computer/device for compatibility with virtual meeting space well in advance of your webinar

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    Leaders

    Joel DiCicco

    Dr. Joel DiCicco is a CPA with over 35 years of practitioner experience in finance, taxation, and accounting. For approximately 20 years, Joel worked for the IRS with increasing responsibility, leading to his position as territory manager for Financial Products. In this role, he worked and supervised the most complex and sophisticated tax structuring and valuation issues. He also served on details as territory manager for both Global High Wealth and Large Business Employment Taxes. Dr. DiCicco has been a faculty member at Florida Atlantic University for more than 15 years, and he is now a full-time senior instructor for the graduate executive programs, where he lectures in the areas of accounting, finance, and taxation. Joel serves on the Florida Institute of CPA's Editorial Committee for CPA Today and the Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee. In addition to his PhD from Florida Atlantic University in public administration focusing on budgeting and finance, Joel has both a MS in taxation from Florida International University and an MBA in finance from Manhattan College. He is credentialed in valuation, forensics, and management accounting.

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