With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, forensic accountants are frequently used in uncovering hidden income and assets. It is not uncommon for one spouse to hide money from another, sometimes for nefarious reasons. As a CPA, your services are valued by high-net-worth individuals who hire attorneys in their divorce proceedings. In this course, you will learn the art of financial investigations and how to uncover the truth in divorce cases, whether from offshore accounts to lifestyle analysis. Step by step, the course will teach you the valuable skills necessary in finding, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting your findings to your client and if needed, ultimately in divorce court. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and key skills required for forensic accountants.
- Evaluate the ethics in forensic accounting and strategies for ethical decision-making.
- Prepare clear, concise, and objective expert reports, including understanding their components and best practices.
- Conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, and write accurate and detailed investigation reports.
- Critique investigation reports and economic damage calculations through real-world examples and case studies.
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this class include:
- A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursued
- How to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlement
- What pitfalls may arise in finding the truth
- The best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions
