Forensic Accounting
Abstract
Forensic accounting is a crucial element in upholding the honesty of financial practices in the corporate sphere. This investigates convergence of forensic accounting and corporate finance examining the risks presented by corporate fraud. The growing intricacy of financial transactions has created a fertile environment for fraudulent activities on global scale. Forensic accountants, armed with a combination of investigative skills and accounting knowledge are skilled at uncovering inconsistencies. The discussion spotlights significant cases where forensic accounting played a crucial role in revealing fraud. At the heart of the section are the methods employed by forensic accountants, including data analysis, examination of financial statements, digital forensics, and more. Additionally, the organizational role of forensic accountants within corporations is examined alongside the international aspect of forensic accounting. Lastly, the future direction of forensic accounting is considered, advancing technologies and methodologies will shape its role.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Benford’s Law and Fraud Detection
Auditing
Earnings Management
Governance
Accounting Education and Careers
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Global Concepts and Applications in Corporate Finance
- Publisher
- IGI Global Scientific Publishing
- Pages
- 83–124
- Publication date
- 2 April 2026
- Language
- NG
- Document type
- Book chapter