Description
This CPE self-study course provides an in-depth, comprehensive review of the financial forensics body of knowledge to help prepare for the CFF exam.
Objectives
- Recognize professional responsibilities and practice management. As in all engagements, CPAs need to be cognizant of the professional standards applicable to forensic matters.
- Apply fundamental forensic knowledge. The CPA's understanding of the applicable civil and criminal justice systems (or alternative dispute resolution process) is essential to the planning, performance, and reporting of a forensic engagement. While not every forensic engagement will result in litigation, each one should be approached as if it will be presented in court.
- Apply specialized forensic knowledge. Since each forensic accounting engagement is unique, the forensic accountant must use appropriate specialized forensic knowledge. Topics covered include bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization
- electronic data analysis
- damages calculations
- family law
- financial statement misrepresentation
- fraud prevention, detection and response
- and valuation.
Highlights
- A comprehensive overview of all topics outlined in the CFF Exam's Content Specification Outline (CSO), which serves as the AICPA's forensic services body of knowledge.
- Helpful test preparation materials, including a bonus copy of the Essentials of Forensic Accounting eBook - an indispensable resource delivering matchless knowledge to practitioners, financial managers and students in understanding the complex elements and factors that impact the forensic accounting practice areas
- Increased opportunities with elevated forensic accounting skills and credentials to help increase client retention and generate new revenue streams for your firm