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Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Monday, December 16
 1:00pm - 4:30pm

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $140.00

Price will increase by $20 after 12/9

Non-Member Price $205.00

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Overview

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.

Objectives

  • 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
  • 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

    Prerequisites

    Experience with individual and business clients

    Preparation

    None

    Notice

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    Leader(s):

    Leader Bios

    Thomas Newell Jr.

    Thomas E. Newell, Jr., CPA Columbus, Georgia Thomas E. Newell, Jr. (Tom) is a shareholder in the firm of Newell & Newell, P.C., which is located in Columbus, GA. Tom started the firm with his wife, Silvia Newell, CPA in 1986. Prior to that, his public accounting experience included both local firms and international firms. Tom has performed hundreds of peer reviews and has been involved with the peer review program since 1989. Tom served on the Georgia Society (GSCPA) peer review committees from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, he was selected to be one of the technical reviewers for the Georgia Society Peer Review Program and served for nine years. During his time as technical reviewer, Tom worked with the GSCPA to move the peer review committee from in-person to online meetings. Tom has also served several years on the accounting and auditing committee at the Georgia Society. Tom has been a presenter at conferences and CPE courses for over 30 years. He has been a frequent presenter for the Georgia Society of CPAs at the Southeastern Accounting Show, Tax Forum (A&A topics), and the Accounting Institute. Tom is also a discussion leader for various continuing education courses on A&A topics for other state societies. He has made presentations at Fortune 500 companies and several government agencies on accounting and auditing, internal controls, and cybersecurity. As a presenter, Tom has been described as a dynamic speaker who is able to take a boring topic (accounting and auditing) and make it interesting. He was awarded the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award in 2015, 2016, and 2018, as a result of these skills. Tom was recognized in 2018 by the AICPA as an Outstanding Facilitator for his consistently high evaluations of knowledge and presentation skills. As the world of presentations has been changing, Tom has been a champion of moving to virtual presentations. He was involved in the early years of simulcasting by various state CPA societies, as well as the recording of video and audio self-study courses. Tom is now prepared for the next wave of change toward the totally virtual classroom that simulates a true live classroom experience. Tom graduated cum laude from Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, GA in 1980.

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    Non-Member Price $205.00

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