6 pages, 24 hrs

Forensic Accounting in Practice

Assignment 3

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BUS508

Prof. _________

February 12, 2013

Forensic Accounting in Practice

Background

Using the WileyPlus resources, go to the “Forensic Accountants: Fraud Busters” example. Briefly describe the example. Remove the text in red when writing your assignment.

1. Determine the most important five (5) skills that a forensic accountant needs to possess and evaluate the need for each skill. Be sure to include discussion regarding the relationship between the skill and its application to business operations.

· Clearly indicate the five skills and then discuss each, evaluating the need for the specific skill discussed. Discuss the relationship between the skill and its application to business operations.

2. Describe the role of a forensic accountant within a courtroom environment.

· Clearly indicate the role (s) and then discuss in detail.

3. Analyze the legal responsibility a forensic accountant has while providing service to a business.

· Clearly state the legal responsibility (ies) of the forensic accountant.

· Analyze and discuss in detail.

4. Research two (2) cases where forensics accountants have provided vital evidence in a case. Summarize the cases and the importance of the forensic accountants’ role during each case.

· Provide two examples and discuss each case in detail. The focus should be on the forensic accountant’s role in each case.

References

Note: You must have at least five quality references. The references must be in APA format.