Becoming a Forensic Auditor - Document and Handwriting Analysis

Field: Auditing | Delivery Method: Self Study | CPE Hours: 2.0

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Forensic accounting, forensic accountancy or financial forensics is the specialty practice area of accounting that investigates whether firms/individuals engage in wrongful conduct in a variety of ways. Forensic accountants apply a range of skills and methods to determine whether there has been financial reporting misconduct.


Financial forensic engagements may fall into several categories. For example:
  • Economic damages calculations, whether suffered through tort or breach of contract;
  • Post-acquisition disputes such as earnouts or breaches of warranties
  • Bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization
  • Securities and tax fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Business valuation
  • Computer forensics/e-discovery

Our previous course on Introduction to Forensic Accounting explored the many processes and roles of the forensic accountant or forensic auditor. We discussed rules of evidence and the accountants potential need to testify in a court of law. Learners came away with an understanding of the world of forensic accounting and how it may differ from the typical accountants role. Specific areas covered included:
  • Explored the world of forensic accounting and their role
  • Examined distinguishing concepts in forensic accounting
  • Evaluated the variances between litigation and investigative support
  • Identified the types of engagements completed by forensic accountants
  • Explored the process utilized by forensic accountants

This session is designed to delve a bit deeper into the world of forensic accounting and auditing and identify some of the specific areas of expertise required to become a forensic accountant or auditor. We will then first delve deeper into the art of document analysis and handwriting analysis


Field: Auditing
CPE: 2.0
Delivery Method: Self-Study
Format: Video






Your Instructor


Lynn Fountain
Lynn Fountain

Consultant, CPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Past Chief Audit Executive

Business Consultant, Trainer, Author


Ms. Fountain has over 40 years of experience spanning public accounting, industry accounting and consulting. Sixteen years of that experience has been in the field of internal audit, risk managment and process improvement. She is well adept to assist your organization evaluate business strategy, perform risk assessments, establish a Sarbanes-Oxley process, synergizing internal audit processes or perform process improvement projects.


As a past corporate executive Lynn has a passion for working with professionals to enhance their processes and provide leading edge education. She has authored and delivered hundreds of training courses for accounting, finance and audit professionals. Her training is filled with not just theory but real world application.


Ms. Fountain has authored three technical publications:

-Leading the Internal Audit Function 

-Raise the Red Flag

-Ethics and the Internal Auditor's political dilemma


Lynn is a recognized leader in the internal audit profession as well as a recognized business professional.  


Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has active, current CPA, CGMA, and CRMA credentials.


https://www.lynnfountain.net/


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