August 20, 2018

In-Person

Hilton Garden Inn Dothan
171 Hospitality Ln, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama 36303-1879

4 CPE

Forensic Investigations: Key Tools to Success

August 20, 2018
In-Person
4 CPE

Forensic Investigations: Key Tools to Success

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    Instructor

    Tom
    Newell

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    Tom Newell

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    Thomas E. Newell, Jr., CPA

    Thomas (Tom) is a shareholder in the firm of Newell & Newell, P.C., which is located in Columbus, GA. Tom started the firm with his wife, Silvia Newell, CPA in 1986. Prior to that, his public accounting experience included both local firms and international firms. Tom is an active peer reviewer, having performed over 200 reviews, and has been involved with the peer review program since 1989.

    Tom served on the Georgia Society peer review committees from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, he was selected to be one of the technical reviewers for the Georgia Society and served as a technical reviewer for them for nine years. Tom has also served several years on the accounting and auditing committee at the Georgia Society. In addition, he has been a frequent speaker for the Georgia Society of CPAs at the Southeastern Accounting Show, Tax Forum (A&A topics), and the Accounting Institute among other conferences. Tom is also a discussion leader for various continuing education courses on A&A topics for the state societies.

    Tom graduated cum laude from Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, GA in 1980.

If you are looking to gain more skills in the growing and lucrative field of forensic accounting, you’ll want to complete this course. Effective forensic accountants are a part of a new breed of practitioners who possess a broad spectrum of traits and knowledge. This course dives into the unique investigative and communications skills required of the best forensic accountants by teaching you how conduct interviews and how to provide expert witness testimony in mediations, arbitrations, and governmental hearings. You’ll also learn how to use investigative methods to obtain evidence during a forensic accounting engagement. This course demonstrates the keys to success in obtaining evidence, conducting interviews, and providing expert witness testimony during forensic accounting engagements.

Learning Objectives

Determine how to obtain evidence in a forensic accounting engagement. Apply investigatory techniques for conducting interviews. Identify how to prepare to be an expert witness at a deposition and trial. Identify key tools used in forensic investigations.

Major Topics

Evidence in the investigative process,  Tools used in forensic investigations, Conducting interviews, Expert witness testimony

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE
4
Accounting & Auditing

Hilton Garden Inn Dothan

171 Hospitality Ln, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama 36303-1879

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

  • A & A

Prerequisites

Experience in accounting and financial reporting

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

Individuals looking to expand their knowledge of forensic accounting

Provider

AICPA (Boone)

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