Talking FAFSI (TM) Forensic Accounting and Fraud Solutions
Forensic accountants must be familiar with court proceedings and the litigation language, computer forensic terms, and legal terms. Here you find helpful definitions gathered from different sources.
Business Valuation Methods  Determining the true value of a business is a permanent source of engagement for forensic accountants. The key to a successful business valuation is to use methods widely recognized in the valuation industry. Computer Forensic Terms  Some of the words listed here are of common usage, however, the true definition is unclear to many. Computer Forensics [offsite link] Keeping up with the IT talk is a forensic accountant´s responsibility. Estimations that Remain Standing in a Court  When a forensic accountant gives a testimony as an expert witness, he or she is confronted with many challenges. Being ready involves preparation that ensures sound responses. This case gives you some insights about those challenges. Forensic Computers´ Terms [offsite link] Keeping up with technology and its terms is crucial for the success of forensic accountants.
This link offers a variety of useful terms and information related to the ever-changing IT world. Fraud Reality also as Social Engineering  Social engineering is used to exploit human behavior. For example, one of the tactics used is to develop trust overtime through a relationship and then, take advantage of it. Social engineers use many devices to achieve their goals: Telephone, e-mails, text messages, etc. Legal Definitions - Cornell Law [offsite link] Each forensic accountant should be familiar with legal terms or at the least, he or she should know a good source of defintiion. This source has a wealth of information. Linking Files to Excel  Forensic accountants gathered so much information. The process of managing different sources of information can be enhanced by inserting hyperlinks to our spreadsheets. It is simple and helps access information on the spot. This guide walks you through this process. Enjoy! Money Launderers Alert for Opportunites  Accountants and lawyers are called to be Gatekeepers as per the USA PATRIOT Act. Being aware of vulnerability factors is an important step in achieving this goal. Preventing Identity Theft [offsite link] The US Dept of Treasury is taking steps to eliminate unnecessary use of the Social Security Number. Learn more here. Sex Slavery and its link to money laundering  Money laundering schemes are on the rise. Forensic accountants play an important role investigating ill-gotten gains. Human trafficking and particularly sex slavery generate billions that need to be cleaned. Money laundering undermines safety across the globe. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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