Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World

This book will cover every aspect of forensic accounting, anti-fraud control systems and fraud investigation. The author uses his own case experience to guide those who are engaged in fraud investigation and forensic accounting step by step through each phase of a forensic accounting assignment and fraud investigation. The book opens with a real-world explanation of forensic accounting and fraud investigation using knowledge and experience gained from 40 years of experience. Then, using current data and real-world examples, the book explains the current white-collar crime threats that organizations face every day, as well as legal issues implicated in forensic accounting and fraud investigation projects.

The book also covers both electronic and non-electronic evidence gathering in detail. There is a chapter devoted entirely to the often misunderstood, but extremely important, subject of witness interviews. It provides the correct approach to the analysis and correlation of evidence in determining findings and conclusions of an investigation. Another chapter is devoted to proper report writing. The book then provides detailed guidance on presenting findings to a variety of audiences, including management, the board, law enforcement and at trial. It also covers proper techniques for measuring economic damages. Finally, the book concludes with a useful glossary and index.

William Jennings is a Senior Director at Delta Consulting Group. He is responsible for providing forensic accounting, investigation and asset recovery services to corporations, government agencies, attorneys, and their clients, as well as business controls consulting services to organizations. When required, he also provides expert testimony about the results of his work. With more than 40 years of experience in public accounting and auditing, forensic accounting, business valuation, investigation, asset recovery and business controls development; Mr. Jennings has worked on hundreds of forensic accounting and investigation assignments.

William Jennings is the Managing Member of Verite' Forensic Accounting, LLC. He is responsible for providing forensic accounting, investigation and asset recovery services to corporations, government agencies, attorneys, and their clients, as well as, business controls consulting services to organizations. When required, he also provides expert testimony about the results of his work. With more than 40 years of experience in public accounting and auditing, forensic accounting, business valuation, investigation, asset recovery and business controls development; Mr. Jennings has worked on hundreds of forensic accounting and investigation assignments. Mr. Jennings has led several Audit Committee Investigations for large public companies. Mr. Jennings was also Ernst & Young's testifying expert on the issue of fraud in the Cendant litigation. Mr. Jennings has also been retained to conduct investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Justice Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. Mr. Jennings has worked directly for two Deputy Attorney Generals of the United States, as well as, the current Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Jennings' Work has been written about in publications such as Crain's. He is a CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE and a licensed private detective in Illinois. Mr. Jennings is also a private pilot. Mr. Jennings is a frequent speaker to groups of internal auditors and business leaders.