Legal Bases for Fraud Allegations and Related CPA Services

Article:  Legal regulations attempt to curtail fraud through fines, penalties and prohibitions. But with the rapid pace of technology advances how does one keep up? Learn More >>
Published on May 07, 2010

FVS Webcast Library

Webcast:  FVS Section members have exclusive access to the FVS Webcast Archives. CPE is not available for archived webcasts.
Published on May 22, 2013

Forensic and Valuation CPE & Events

Overview:  FVS Section members, including CFF and ABV credential holders, can choose from live, web-based, and self-study education to obtain CPE, increasing their knowledge base.
Published on May 22, 2013

Forensic and Valuation Services Division

Objectives or Roster:  Meet the members of the AICPA's Member Specialization and Credentialing - Forensic and Valuation Services Team.
Published on April 05, 2013

From the Federal Trade Commission Press Release FACTA Disposal Rule Goes into Effect June 1

Federal Law:  Beginning June 1, 2005, a new federal rule will require businesses and individuals to take appropriate measures to dispose of sensitive information derived from consumer reports.
Published on February 11, 2011

FVS Webcasts and Self Study CPE

CPE:  These courses are intended for accountants interested in the forensic accounting or business valuation as well as those looking to advance their skills.
Published on May 22, 2013

Fraud Prevention

Guidance:  The CPA alone cannot prevent fraud. However, the CPA can be instrumental in helping to assemble the resources of the various departments within a company and work with directors, management, employees, and others to institute anti-fraud programs.
Published on May 10, 2011

Automobile Dealerships - A Test Drive to Consider

Case Study:  Automobile dealerships have unique characteristics that require valuations be performed by an experienced business valuator. View this case study for more information regarding valuation of automobile dealerships.
Published on December 28, 2010

Valuation for Divorce

Article:  The CPA's role in divorce litigation can be limited to merely preparing an appraisal for a family business or as varied as entering a case early on and preparing family budgets for support, cash flow statements, and a statement of assets and liabilities.
Published on May 05, 2010

Summary of the Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Executive Summary:  The following summaries describe key provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Published on September 19, 2012

Forensic Accounting Procedures in the Audit Process

Article:  Here you'll find background information on forensic accounting procedures used in the audit process, and contains sections on: (1) Studies and Surveys on Fraud; (2) A Historical Look at the Audit as it Relates to Fraud; (3) Defining the Practice of Forensic Accounting; (4) The Seven Investigative Techniques; and (5)
Published on May 10, 2011

Fraud in Other Words Professional Jargon and Uncensored Street Slang

Article:  Baksheesh, bicheiro, channel stuffing. Are you familiar with this fraud jargon? Learn More>>
Published on May 07, 2010

John D. Gill

Guide:  Cross-examination comes in all lengths and sorts, but should never be undertaken flippantly. Experts may have to defend their credentials and their means of employment as well as their official opinions. Sometimes they have to face off with themselves.
Published on May 04, 2010