Quizzer Page for: The Forensic Accountant: Managing the Forensic Engagement

Answer the following questions about the lecture...don't forget to submit them using the button at the bottom when you finish...we will grade your answers and e-mail you a digitally signed certificate of completion...

Answer the next 10 questions in the boxes provided
1.  Why are the client initial interview and the engagement letter so critical to the success of any forensic accounting engagement?
 


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2.  Give two examples of documentation you should request from the attorney representing your client. 


 

3.    How do you ensure that your client tells you exactly what s/he expects of you? How do you document that understanding?

 

4. What are some of the issues in the decision whether or not to use a staff person to assist you during the examination?  
 

5.  Name three suggested sections of you work paper files or folders? 


6. In contrast to the typical accounting assignment, why is it important to follow up all phone calls and correspondence in a fairly aggressive fashion during a forensic accounting examination?


7. Why must you always insist on an adequate retainer?



8.  What are some of the key concepts to keep in mind when reviewing the disbursements journal?

9.  Why must the Examiner be super careful when suspicions of any type of fraud enter an examination?

10.  Why can non-recurring transactions complicate a forensic analysis?  How should they be addressed?

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