Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation: From Detection to ProsecutionA one-of-a-kind resource walking you through one complete fraud investigation, from the original tip to conviction in court Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation is an engrossing read and a valuable resource for fraud investigators, auditors, or anyone who suspects fraud may be occuring in their organizations and is unsure as to how to act. It details all phases of a fraud investigation from the first suspicion of fraud to the final judgment in court, through the eyes of a forensic accountant. In each phase, the author provides insights based on his twenty-two years as a forensic accountant from where to sit at the table when you bring the suspected fraudster in for questioning, to how you protect the key sources of information that the suspect will try to destroy once he or she realizes they are under investigation.
A fascinating, insider look at a fraud investigation, Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation helps you better understand fraud detection, investigation, and prevention-from the inside out. |
Contents
| 1 | |
The Importance of Planning Maximizing Desired Outcomes | 11 |
Collecting the Evidence a k a The Raid | 25 |
Contents | 28 |
Reviewing the Evidence The Day After | 45 |
Electronic Evidence Considerations Computers Files and Communications | 57 |
Interviewing Responding to Tears | 69 |
Importance of Documentation Keeping Track of Things | 87 |
Further Investigative Measures Obtaining More Evidence | 101 |
Tracking Down Leads The Plot Thickens | 119 |
Drawing Conclusions What Does | 131 |
Confronting the Suspect | 147 |
Working Toward a Resolution | 167 |
Epilogue Do You Want to Know the Outcome? | 181 |
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Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation: From Detection to Prosecution Stephen Pedneault Limited preview - 2010 |
Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation: From Detection to Prosecution Stephen Pedneault No preview available - 2010 |