forensic audits
Fraud-detecting examinations
Forensic audits are detailed examinations of financial records conducted to uncover fraud, embezzlement, or other irregularities.
Unlike standard audits that verify accuracy, forensic audits investigate suspected wrongdoing and gather evidence that may be used in legal proceedings: The forensic audit revealed years of falsified expense reports.
The findings often support litigation or criminal prosecution.
- Sarbanes-Oxley ActCorporate financial reporting law
- cash flow analysisEvaluating monetary movement patterns
- internal controlsOrganizational oversight procedures
- Ponzi schemesFraudulent circular financing operations
- white collar crimeNonviolent financial wrongdoing
corporate fraud · smoking gun · whistleblower protections · fraud investigation · follow the money · paper trail · due diligence · expert witness · money laundering
forensic auditsannual reviews
Periodic employee performance assessments
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