Leveraging Technology in Forensic Engagements

Overview

This course explains the role of technology in supporting the forensic accountant during a customer engagement, including the challenges encountered when providing such services.

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

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

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the role of technology and computer forensics in supporting the forensic accountant.
• Recall the challenges in providing computer forensic services.
• Explain timing, budget and scope expectations and considerations during the computer forensic engagement.
• Describe the process to locate or find Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
• Explain the importance of technologies and methodologies that can be used to evaluate the data once acquired.
• Describe tools that can help the forensic accountant analyze data.