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- 1. The Basics of Forensic Accounting And the Dynamics of Theft in the Workplace By Roxann Grant ENG 1105 Technical Communications Elizabeth Owens, Instructor
- 2. Theft in the Workplace Employee theft in the workplace is a growing and often preventable subject that many employers ignore. One of the roles of the forensic accountant is to sniff out occurrences of theft in the workplace.
- 4. Lapping
- 5. Through use of phantom employees and/or vendors
- 8. In the accounting industry, there is a basic standard in place. It is called GAAP, also know as generally accepted accounting principals.
- 9. Companies are expected to follow GAAP rules when reporting their financial data via financial statements.
- 11. Educational Requirements Must become as CPA first then take specialized courses in Forensic Accounting. Becoming a CPA: Must receive a baccalaureate degree with a concentration in accounting Must complete a total of 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of education with degree awarded by an accredited college or university. Educational program will include accounting concentration with completion of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in accounting subjects. Educational program will also include business related course work with completion of 24 semester hours or 35 quarter hours in general business subjects.
- 14. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. July 2011. 30 July 2011 <www.aicpa.org>.
- 15. Investopedia. 28 July 2011. 28 July 2011 <www.investopedia.com>.
- 16. Martin, St. "Not My Employee: Answering the why, how and what next of employee theft." Collector (2011): 27-30.ย