Understanding the Forensic Accountant Role

Overview

This course explains the difference between a traditional auditor and forensic accountant, lists the characteristics of a forensic account, and describes the possible role a forensic accountant can have during a client engagement.

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

• Forensic accounting and valuation professionals looking to expand their knowledge in this area

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish between a traditional auditor role and a forensic accountant role
• Identify professional credential programs for a forensic accountant
• List important characteristics of a forensic accountant
• Identify the type of engagements performed by forensic accountants
• Using AICPA's Rule 102 for Professional Conduct, describe why engaging a potential client for your forensic accounting services may or may not be a conflict of interest