Forensic Accounting and Finance: Principles and Practice

by Bee-Lean Chew (Editor)

Overview

A complete guide to Forensic Accounting and Finance, this book is ideal for advanced-level students and new or mid-level forensic accounting professionals looking to boost their specialist knowledge as part of their CPD, for accountants who wish to build more knowledge in this skills area or advanced undergraduates who feel ready to stretch themselves.

Demand for expertise in this field is growing, and Forensic Accounting and Finance offers a complete, accessible and affordable guide, combining coverage of principle theory with the real and practical needs of the professional. Written by a strong academic and practitioner author team and in association with the Network for Independent Forensic Accountants, this book covers all forensic accounting topics from forensics as an extension of auditing and the basic principles of forensic accounting, to financial analysis and modelling, financial reporting, financial crime, and IT systems.

Forensic Accounting and Finance shares current examples and case studies, highlighting cultural differences for key topics with updated regional legislation information available online for those looking for a truly global approach which is always up to date. Online supporting resources include PowerPoint lecture slides and links to regional updates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749480004
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	08/03/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Bee-Lean Chew is an experienced member of the forensic accounting team at Wilder Coe Ltd., a director of the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants and a provider of CPD training to solicitors and fellow business professionals. The author trained with Wilder Coe Ltd., becoming partner in 2005. A Chartered Accountant, Ms Chew has a Law degree from Kent University, a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde and is an ICAEW-accredited Forensic Accountant.

Bee-Lean Chew is a senior partner within the audit team and heads up the forensic accounting service at Wilder Coe Ltd, a multi-branch firm of chartered accountants based in central London, with whom she trained and qualified.

Bee-Lean Chew deals with forensic accounting and expert witness matters for professional firms, individuals as well as corporates, in addition to her regular audit and advisory responsibilities. Her expertise covers regulatory and compliance matters, as well as litigation support services for civil, criminal and matrimonial proceedings. Ms Chew has given evidence in English Courts as well as advised and supported clients in tax enquiries.

In addition to her responsibilities with Wilder Coe, Bee-Lean Chew is a director of the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants and provides CPD training to solicitors and fellow business professionals. She is accredited by the ICAEW as a Forensic Accountant and an Associate Member of the Academy of Experts.

Table of Contents

• • Chapter - 01: The forensic accountant in practice [Fiona Hotston Moore and Simon Martin];
  • Chapter - 02: The forensic accountant as expert witness [Niamh M Brennan];
  • Chapter - 03: Forensic accountancy and taxation [Tim Cook];
  • Chapter - 04: Forensic accountancy and fraud [David Muggridge];
  • Chapter - 05: Fraud prevention [Steven Toms];
  • Chapter - 06: Professional negligence [Adam Stronach and Christopher Hatcher];
  • Chapter - 07: Valuations [Brian Spencer and Christopher Hatcher];
  • Chapter - 08: Audit and financial reporting [Bee-Lean Chew];
  • Chapter - 09: Crime [Andrew Donaldson and Adam Calvert];
  • Chapter - 10: Commercial disputes [Kate Hart];
  • Chapter - 11: Forensic accountancy in matrimonial cases [Kate Hart];
  • Chapter - 12: Insolvency [Norman Cowan];
  • Chapter - 13: Personal injury [Christopher Hatcher]