Today’s TopicsConcealment InvestigationDocumentationAuditing & SamplingHard-To-Get-DocumentsFORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Fall 1 Slide 8-1Today’s TopicsConcealment Investigation MethodsFORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Fall 1 Slide 8-2Concealment InvestigationExamination of documentsRoutine auditsExtended computer searchesPhysical asset countsFORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Fall 1 Slide 8-3DocumentationDocuments do not forget…butKeep in mind these cautionsMaintain chain of custodyProvide unique markingsOrganize the evidence effectivelyStrive to obtain original documentationConsider use of Document ExpertsFORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Fall 1 Slide 8-4Auditing & SamplingRecalculationReasonablenessDocumentationConfirmationObservationPhysical examinationInquiryStatistical sampling plays a significant role here. But be careful of sampling and non-sampling errors. See discussion of discovery versus computer sampling.FORENSIC ACCOUNTING - BA124 - Fall 1 Slide 8-5Hard-To-Get-DocumentsSubpoenaSearch warrantVoluntary
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