course

Introduction to Forensic Accounting

(1945)
4.6581

3385 Enrolled

2 Hours (On-Demand)

This course provides a high-level overview and introduction into the world of the forensic accountant. Most accountants have an understanding of the concept of fraud and how it impacts companies, but many individuals do not have a full comprehension of the variance in the work performed by a forensic accountant versus a typical management accountant.

This course is meant for those individuals interested in understanding the variances in the job tasks and responsibilities of forensic accountants versus typical financial or management accountants.

Forensic accountants or auditors take a unique focus on performing their work. Typically, when a person with forensic experience is called in to examine financial records, it is due to suspicion of fraud, evaluation of assets, or even to track down fundamentally incorrect accounting – intentional or not.

As fraud continues to raise its head in business processes, forensic accountants are discovering new and unique ways to identify, examine, and support their hypotheses and investigative techniques. The work performed by a forensic specialist can be interesting and full of potential potholes if evidence isn’t examined according to proper protocols and standards.

In this course, we examine the many processes and roles of the forensic accountant. We discuss rules of evidence and the accountant’s potential need to testify in a court of law. Learners will come away with an understanding of the world of forensic accounting and the many ways in which it may differ from the typical accountant’s role.

NOTE: We are in the stages of developing more detailed courses and a certificate program on this topic. Initial courses include:

Becoming a Forensic Accountant: Document and Handwriting Analysis
Becoming a Forensic Accountant: Focus on computer and digital forensics (two parts)
Becoming a Forensic Accountant: Interviewing techniques

Note: Information within this course comes from readily available public domain documents and is utilized by the trainer as a supplement for relaying the course content.

Learning Objectives

Explore the world of forensic accounting.
Discover distinguishing concepts in forensic accounting.
Explore the role of forensic accountants.
Recognize the differences between litigation and investigative support.
Identify the types of engagements completed by forensic accountants.
Explore the process utilized by forensic accountants.

Last updated/reviewed: March 20, 2024

Included In Certifications

This course is included in the following Certification Programs:

11 CoursesBusiness Fraud Identification and Prevention Certification

Introduction to Forensic Accounting
The Fraud Triangle
Fraud: Focus on Corruption
Fraud: Focus on Fraudulent Disbursements
Fraud: Focus on Cash And Assets
Fraud: Focus on Inventory
Fraud: Focus on Financial Statement Fraud – Part One
Fraud: Focus on Financial Statement Fraud – Part Two
Fraud and COSO 2013
Top Occupation Fraud Schemes - ACFE Report to the Nations
Fraud Risk Assessments

32 CoursesInternal Controls and Internal Audit Certification

Internal Audit Standards Overview
Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS - Part 1
Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 2
Managing the Internal Audit Function in Line with GIAS – Part 3
Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 1
Executing the Internal Audit Engagement in Line with GIAS – Part 2
Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
Documentation Methods For Internal Control Processes
Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department
Internal Audit Management - Top Skills
Internal Audit: Keys to Managing an Effective Function
Understanding Risk-Based Auditing
Risk Based Auditing – Establishing a Methodology
Risk Based Auditing – Applying the Methodology
Cyber Risk Frameworks And Concepts
Information Technology (IT) Controls in Emerging Business Environments
Fraud Risk Assessments
Professional Skepticism - Keys to Maintaining
Introduction to Forensic Accounting
The Fraud Triangle
Internal Audit Effective Relations with the Audit Committee
COSO 2013 Overview
COSO 2013 - Operational Execution
Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 1
Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 2
Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 3
Internal Audit Emerging Risks for 2021 and Beyond - Part 4
Internal Audit Challenges During Times of COVID
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) - Overview and Contrast to 2017 International Professional Practices Framework
Tools for Internal Control Certificate
Lessons of an Auditor- Tools for Internal Control Certificate

9 CoursesBecoming a Forensic Accountant Certification

Introduction to Forensic Accounting
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Document Review and Handwriting Analysis
Forensic and Fraud Interviewing Skills and Techniques
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus Digital Forensics
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Computer Forensics (Cryptology) - Part 2
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Computer Forensics (Steganography) Part 3
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Network Forensics
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Cloud Forensics

463 Reviews (1945 ratings)

Reviews

Anonymous

(Reinsurance Accounting Manager)

Excellent course to obtain an overall understanding of the forensic accountant role.

Anonymous

(Senior Accountant)

By studying Introduction to Forensic Accounting, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in various industries and careers. Students gain knowledge on how to identify and analyze financial fraud, including types of fraud, investigation techniques, and evidence collection.

Donald Petter

( at SELF)

Very good presentation of the role of a forensic accountant vs other accounting roles. Made very good examples of the issues and concerns a forensic accountant will deal in their profession. Could be done in 1 vs 2hr. I would recommend this course to anyone who is considering being a forensic accounting. Presentation style was excellent.

Tracey Fischer

(Senior Internal Auditor at Self)

I probably did not review the description thoroughly enough, but I thought there would be more forensic accounting concepts and techniques. This was really more about "Here is what forensic accounting is about". Which is fine, but not what I was looking for. Otherwise, it was well presented and Lynn Fountain is a great presenter.

Carter Tate

( at JB Hunt Transportation)

This course provided a general overview of forensic accounting. As a CPA with very limited exposure to forensic accounting and a keen interest in data analytics, I found this course to be insightful and educational. Both fortunately and unfortunately, it affirmed my decision to stay away due to my dislike for legal proceedings!

Anonymous

(Chief)

This was a really good course. It made me understand the difference between an auditor, an accountant, and a forensic accountant. It helped me understand Rule 702 which defines a forensic accountant and many other aspects of forensic accountants including the types of industries or companies their expertise will be useful in.

Anonymous

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Excellent course for anyone currently working as a forensic accountant or for anyone considering making a career change. The videos and slides were thorough and the instructor was engaging. It was surprising to learn the broad range of situations that forensic accountants deal with. Overall this was a great course!

Anonymous

(Senior Auditor)

Great information course on defining what Forensic Accounting is and the purpose of a Forensic Accountant. This course runs through the process of a Forensic Accountant to provide a feel of their role in a potential case, including various techniques used. Solid into course into the world of Forensic Accounting.

David Poucher

(Assoc Professor at Taylor University)

It was a good introduction. The slides were thorough. It is important to have review questions in the slides as well as having a review quiz for assessment of understanding and comprehension. I think that CPAs could benefit from understanding the differences between public accounting and forensic accounting.

Kwesi Krasi Eyiah

(Manager, Accounting & Reporting at Ghana National Petroleum Corporation)

A well taught course. The instructor was able to explain the various concepts and the differences between the forensic accountnat and the general accountant very well.I have learned that being a chartered accountant is not sufficient to make you an expert witness in Court. I strongly recommend this course.

Anonymous

(CFO)

I think it is a great introduction for people interested to be a forensic accountant. It simply tell you the overall framework and what to expect to be one. After taking this course, I find out that being a forensic accountant is not something I want to be down the road. Great and simple course.

Anonymous

(Regulatory Auditor)

Lynn provided basic information to distinguish the difference between the roles and responsibilities of an accountant and forensic account. Her examples were helpful in understanding when a forensic accountant should be employed, and it was good to know they should be retained by the lawyer.

Lawrence Hirsch

(Controller at Builders design)

Lynn, I just had total deja vue taking this course. Then I relized just now that I took it on your site and that this Illumeo is my second trip to the rodeo. No wonder I got a 90% on the test. Too funny. I am totally forensic now. Still a great course even second time around. Best, Larry

Anonymous

(Owner)

* Scope of course content was consistent with title/description and appropriate. * Materials were well-designed, demonstrated good flow, and were easy to consume. * Did not listen to audio; instead read supporting materials/slide deck offline which better suits my study approach.

Anonymous

(Accounts Payable Specialist)

As someone who has always been interested in aspects of the law I found this course very interesting and a possible career path for me in the future. It really shows how you don't have to be a lawyer to be apart of that aspect of the business world in a sense. Very informational course.

Anonymous

(Senior Internal Auditor)

This course was educational and very informative. The allotted time appeared sufficient. The instructor did a fantastic job presenting each topic of the course. I would look forward to taking an advance Forensic Accounting & Auditing course. I will recommend this course to others.

Anonymous

(Risk manager)

I like to attend MS.Lynn' lectures. she gives me an impression that she is an expert on the lesson which made me confident to attend her courses, and above all, she is very nice, which makes me think that this course is not very difficult！ I will choose her courses next time.

Anonymous

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This course gave a great overview into forensic accounting, what skills/knowledge are required and the types of engagements that are worked on. It gave me an understanding that I did not have before. However, I thought it repeated information throughout the presentation.

K Harper

( at JLL)

This was so much fun

Anonymous

(owner\\)

I felt that the course being an introduction to Forensic Accounting was thorough and informative. It gave me a better understanding as to what is involved and the possible consequences of being a forensic accountant and the possibility of being an expert witness.

Andy Williams

(CFO at Foursight Capital)

This course was helpful in understanding the roles and responsibilites of a forensic accountant. Career paths, areas of expertise, and differences to public accountants were all explained well. The link between forensic accounants and attorneys was interesting.

Anonymous

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This course was very informative. The lesson was clear, concise, and engaging. The material was well-organized, making complex concepts easy to understand. Overall, it provided valuable insights and practical knowledge that I can apply in real-world situations.

Cammy Dollins

(Payroll Coordinator at Laclede Electric Cooperative)

I enjoyed this course. I didn't really know what forensic accounting was, so I gained a greater knowledge of forensic accounting. The instructor did a great job of explaining. I would recommend this course for anyone going into the field of accounting.

Debbie Banks

( at Banks Accountancy LLC)

Interesting to learn more about differences between auditors and forensic accountants. The court aspect is unique to forensic accounting, so a course more detailed in the innerworkings of the courts or arbitration would be something I would like to take.

Anonymous

(Audit Manager)

A great presentation explaining what a forensic accounting and general information of the job. Really open my knowledge of what and distinguish the differences from an accountant and auditors. Thank you so much! I had learned to tell the differences now.

Anonymous

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This was a very valuable course. I appreciated the real-life applications and differentiating between a forensic accountant as an expert and a typcial CPA. It helped me to understand where, as a CPA, I should be cautious and when to call in an expert.

Anonymous

(Payroll Analyst)

The is a very informative course. The way in which the concepts are presented is helpful and it is easy to understand. The instructor was engaging and was able to keep this interesting. This course could be useful across many levels of an organization.

Sherman Bamford

(Accountant at Carilion Clinic)

I had been curious about what forensic accounting involves because of a past experience where I saw the possible need for a forensic accountant, This course is a good introduction but is not a thorough examination of everything related to this field.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

This is a simple review of what types of engagements forensic accountants do, and what the qualities of a good forensic accountant are. As a result, the course is pretty repetitive, but I'm glad that I understand what a forensic accountant does.

RENATO SANTOS

(Internal Auditor at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A)

An excellent course that provides a thorough review of forensic accounting, with contrasting insights between forensic, general accounting, and internal audit. I enjoyed learning about the legal aspects related to forensic accounting as well.

Derek Ettinger

( at GP Fund Solutions, LLC)

Lynn was highly knowledgeable and went beyond surface-level presentation when teaching this course. She provided a good level of detail and was able to share some personal stories to help illustrate how concepts might be applied in practice.

Anonymous

(CPA, CFE, CGMA)

I like the short duration and the concise overview of the subject. I don't understand the correct answer for Exam Question #7.. which is to prohibit the professional from writing any reports. How can this be the correct choice of an answer?

Lisa Hylton

(Controller at Axcel Capital LLC)

This course was extremely informative. I had always heard of forensic accountants but did not truly understand the differences between accountants and forensic accountants. This course definitely outline it in an easy to understand way.

Anonymous

(Internal Auditor)

This course is very insightful. I have learnt a lot about forensic accounting and investigation. The training materials were very helpful and I was able to understand the differences between a forensic accountant and a normal accountant

Mary Behnen

( at Jamul Casino)

This was a great overview of Forensic Accounting.It is good for understanding the differences from a financial accountant or auditor and provides some insights into the types of engagements and job opportunities for Forensic Auditors.

Anonymous

(accountant)

good course, easy to understand, easy to comprehend. Junior accountant or seasoned accountant would both benefit from this course and this instructor. The length of the course was 2 hours which made it appealing to take for the cpe

Anonymous

(Controller)

This provided a great introduction between what a forensic accountant does and typical accountant. It would be great to get a better understanding on how they prepare their reports and some basic investigative theories that they use.

Rodney Troyer

( at Wayne Garage Door)

While I had a basic understanding of the role of a forensic accountant, this course is very good in defining various roles and the terms related to forensic accounting. I recommend it for anyone considering getting into this field.

Anonymous

(CPA / Owner)

Thorough overview of a forensic accountant's role and perspective vs that of a traditional accountant. I did not realize that a forensic accountant's skills are used in such a variety of circumstances having financial implications.

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I really like that the instructor stayed at a level that was introductory and covered the topic's breadth. I also like that they highlighted the difference between an CPA and a forensic accountant or an internal auditor.

Anonymous

(Associate Director, CFCC Assurance)

Great introductory course to forensic accounting. The beginning drags on a little much on the intro/definition of what’s a forensic accountant is; but I would recommend for anyone who is curious as a next career move.

Anonymous

(VP, WFM and BusTech)

I always enjoy Lynn's courses as she presents the materials in a very clear, concise, and meaningful way that is engaging and easily understandable. A very informative course with incredible supporting materials!

Anonymous

(Sr Director Consolidation)

Great introduction into forensic accounting. Especially liked the comparisons between general accountants and forensic accountants. Also, the quizzes along the way helped ensure I was retaining the information.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

As I have no previous experience with forensic accounting, this seems to be a good summary of the activities carried out by a forensic accountant as well as providing some insight into the issues they encounter.

Margo Palmer

( at NA)

I enjoyed this entry level course. Any accountant who wants to learn the basics of forensic accounting could benefit from this. It was well organized, and the instructor seemed knowledgeable about the subject.

Anonymous

()

This course was very informative in explaining the differences between standard accounting and forensic accounting. It also provided a great overview and in depth description of forensic accounting practices.

Anonymous

(Regional Project Lead for Europe and Afr..)

I like the way the course is divided into separate segments which can be viewed independently. Also the fact i can do the study on my own time. Great knowledge to understand the basics of Forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Revenue Accounting Controller)

Overall the class was interesting and informative, but I did not appreciate how often the "accountant" was assumed to be male. "He" and "Him" were used often in the verbal communication and also in the exam.

Anonymous

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Prior to this course, I had the misunderstanding that fraud=forensics and vice versa. This course helped correct that misunderstanding. I enjoyed hearing the real life examples provided during the course.

Zane Long

(Internal Audit Director at Mylan)

Would be good to be a little more detailed on the day to day procedures. Also, you may want to double check the definition of “discovery” as I believe documents are exchanged during this process.

Anonymous

(Assistant Internal Audit Manager)

Good course on providing understand of Forensic Accounting. This course includes the definition, purpose and role of Forensic Accountant, best suitable for anyone who want to be Forensic Accountant.

Paul Morris

(Director, Compliance and Insurance at Sam Houston State University)

Breaks down new and old information into easily reviewed format. Always pleasant to hear Lynn's presentations on these topics which can otherwise be rather dry. She adds enthusiasm to the course!

Anonymous

(Senior Internal Auditor)

The course offers a good insight into the forensic accounting field. It also provides good information for the differentiation between a forensic accountant and a regular accountant and/or auditor.

Nicol Coxon

(CPA at Independent)

Very basic information but nice to know all the areas where forensic accountants are utilized. Also easy to listen to and take in if you have mindless chores that need to be done at the same time:)

Natalia Lippold

(Certified Payroll Professional at Trivantus, Inc.)

This was a good course for introduction to the functions of a forensic accountant. I learned more about the skills required and the potential fields of function for forensic accounting. Thank you.

Joshua Thomas

(Senior Auditor at CBP DHS GOV)

This course was enlightening! I specifically liked the lesson which gave a distinction tween the Forensic Accountant, General Accountant and Auditor. This provided so much clarity. Great course!!!

Ngai Kit Lam

(Auditor at EY)

A really general introduction of Forensic Accounting. I hope to get more in depth info. Anyway, the lecturer is nice, she explain concepts clearly. I would say it's a interesting easy course.

Anonymous

(Accounting Manager)

This course gave a great overview of what forensic accountants do. I took a class on this in college and I found it extremely fascinating. It was great to take a refresher course such as this.

Anonymous

(Snr Accounting Consultant, CPA)

I have always been curious about forensic accounting, this course just given me a great overview. It even illustrated more areas that I was not aware of. Lynn is great and engaging instructor!

Sean Searley

( at Sean Searley)

This is a very informative introduction, nothing on the horizon for me with these folks, but for anyone who will be working with them it's a great high-level introduction to their profession.

Anonymous

()

Great information on what is actually involved in forensic accounting. The instructor did a good job of highlighting the importance of court proceedings and maintaining the chain of custody.

Modesto Rivera

( at Houston Airport System)

Excellent course to broaden an Accountants knowledge in the understanding the roles, responsibilities, qualifications and skills needed in order to become an effective Forensic Accountant.

Tim Flake

(Financial & Accounting Consultant at DLC Consulting)

The course was very well structured and good examples were given to support the training. While I have performed fraud investigations in my past, the course provided additional insight.

Anonymous

(Senior Auditor)

Very informative I do not have any additional comments to add at this time, the class was informative and gave me more knowledge into what a forensic auditor would do in the real world.

MARTIN COBB

(CFO at FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSUTING LLC)

Excellent course covering all the important aspects of forensic accounting. Please note this course explains concepts and definitions but does not teach you how to do forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

Lynn Fountain delivers a clear and very thorough lesson. The content is very enlightening regarding the expansive knowledge that is needed in order to be an effective Forensic Accountant.

Elexis Taylor

(Financial Controller at Oracle + NetSuite)

Overall course was helpful and gave a great review of the tasks and skill sets required for a forensic accountant or auditor. I did feel that many of the sections were a bit repetitive.

Christina Woodward

( at ZoroHR, LLC)

Thank you, this course was great. I felt like it covered everything necessary and provided me with the tools to pass the exam at the end. Overall I would recommend this to a colleague.

Anonymous

()

I had heard the term "forensic accountant", but didn't really understand how they differ from a regular accountant. I now feel I have a better understanding of what their job entails.

Anonymous

(N/A)

The course was an outstanding introduction to Forensic Accounting. The instructor provided the necessary terms, definitions and explanations to enhance understanding of the course.

Simeon Munezero

(Manager at RSM)

The course is very informative, detailed and the presenter is very knowledgeable. The examples provided in the course also help the student to have better understanding of the course

Eric Cox

(Senior Accountant at Mondo)

Not so useful in a general accountant/controller role but definitely interesting/informative and definitely recommended if you are thinking about a career in forensic accounting.

Laura Reames

(Owner at Reames CPA Services)

The course was well organized and easy to understand. I think this is because I’ve had similar classes, but it was too simplified. I would have liked examples to flesh it out.

Michael Harper

(Vice President at Full Stop Management)

Excellent course. Really enjoyed learning about the topics presented here. Instructor was wonderful. Would certainly recommend this course to my friends, family, and colleagues.

Anonymous

(Associate Director)

The instructor provided a great overview of forensic accounting, and the types of areas a forensic accountant can be used in. Looking forward to my first forensic accounting case.

Christine Matthes

(- at None)

This was an informative discussion of the role of a forensic account. The best practice examples of considerations necessarv in situations where forensic accounting is involved.

Bryan Chamberlain

(Controller at N/A)

Another amazing course from an amazing instructor. Great information here about Forensic accounting. I highly recommend this course to anyone in the Accounting/Finance profession.

Anonymous

(Sr. Director of Cost Management and Comp..)

Excellent overview of the roles and responsibilities of the forensic accountant and the various scenarios and engagements likely to require the services of a forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(solo)

Great course. Stated prerequisite requirements were appropriate and sufficient. Program materials were relevant and contributed to the achievement of the learning objectives.

Anonymous

(Retired)

This was interesting as I was not aware of all the nuances of a forensic accountant and what it all entails and the importance of knowing the rules and regulations regarding it.

Michael Muchortow

(CPA at Muchortow &amp;amp; Associates)

Instructor kept the information interesting and moving at an appropriate pace. Good overview of forensic accounting and auditing and the unique skills and qualities required.

Adam Beard

( at WCF Mutual Insurance Company)

This was an informative introduction to forensic accounting. The instructor did a great job of highlighting key differences in forensic accounting from regular accounting.

Susan Cypert

(Accounting Position at Currently Seeking)

This was an informative course. I have an accounting background, and investigating discrepancies are fun for me, so I may find Forensic Accounting an intriguing career path.

Sandra Heelan

(CPA, CFE, MBA at None)

This is a basic course introducing the subject. Accordingly, the course information is basic but complete. The instructor is good, however, I wish she spoke a bit faster.

Anonymous

(Executive Director, Corporate Controller)

This course gives me a good introduction to what forensic accounting is and what accountants usually involved in and the required qualification. It is quite informative.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

This course was interesting and provided a high level overview instead of getting too far into the details. The slides were very helpful for reviewing and making notes.

Ronald Reitz

(Finance Director at Island Global)

The format was effective and not boring. The presenter was easy to understand and provided relevant details and anecdotes - and, mercifully, did not try to be funny.

Anonymous

(Staff Accountant)

This is a detailed explanation of what a forensic accountant is and what their skills are used for. Also explains briefly how the forensic accountant does their job.

Anonymous

(Risk and Control Manager)

The course provided solid background on the types of engagements a forensic accountant would be involved in, and how it compares/contrasts with a typical accountant.

Michelle Wagner

(Controller at Michelle Wagner Consulting)

This course was an interesting introduction into the role of a forensic accountant. I found it interesting and the stories that were shared captured my attention.

Anonymous

(Director of Financial Systems)

Great overview of forensic accounting. I knew nothing about this area previously, and felt it gave a good overview of the differences from other areas of accounting.

Brad Brei

(Finance & Accounting Consultant at DLC Group)

Very well done and kept me engaged throughout the presentation. Now I understand the key differences between a general type of accountant and a forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(Director of Finance)

Thank you for amazing lectures! I learned a lot and benefited from your course! Thank you! Thank you so much for facilitating such a positive learning environment!

Anonymous

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It was pretty good but got pretty repetitive after a while. I feel like this could have been a 30 minute course but Lynn was told to make it an hour twenty plus.

Anonymous

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This was a good general overview of forensic accounting. Thanks for the content. This was a good general overview of forensic accounting. Thanks for the content.

Tara Landau

(Self employed at self employed)

I believe the course content could be shorted and presented in a more concise manner. Overall good, but would love to see added methods of fraud investigations.

Anonymous

()

Good overview of the topic and the forensic accounting field. Hopefully another course talks about the detailed techniques and analyses forensic accountant perform

Peter Tuttle

(CPA at Peter Tuttle CPA)

First time with this format. Liked the course broken down into small segments so I had an easy time to take a quick break. The audio was clear and understandable.

Bob Phipps

( at R.W. Phipps, PA)

Good overview, will keep some of this as i get the question all the time, but have chosen not to do forensic, but some of this would be good to send to a client...

Anonymous

()

I appreciated the lecturer keeping it simple with the basics and fundamentals while also explaining some of the nuances. The real-life examples were also helpful.

Anonymous

(Senior Accountant)

Very thorough & detailed overview of forensic accounting. Good examples provided. Good introductory presentation to this field most accountants not involved in.

Anonymous

()

I really enjoyed this course and would like to rake more courses taught by Lynn. My favorite part was comparing forensic accountants to criminal law detectives.

Anonymous

(Financial Reporting)

The information was informative and gave a good overview of forensic accounting. Also, the instructor made it very easy to follow and understand the topics.

Anonymous

(Internal Control Manager)

Very useful training for those who would like to understand the role of a forensic accountant and the difference between a forensic and a typical accountant.

Anonymous

(CFO)

Excellent course describing what a forensic accountant does and highlighting differences between a general accountant/auditor versus a forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(RAS Associate)

Course was extremely interesting. The work of general accountants compared to forensic accountant have a lot of similarities, but unique difference as well.

Carol Akins

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The instructor was knowledgeable and interesting. I also enjoyed the materials covered in the course. It was a good introduction to a very complex topic.

Beverly Allgood

(Revenue Agent at Department of the Treasury)

I appreciate the thoroughness of this course. I will definitely be taking other classes by this instructor. Good material, and good information in general.

Anonymous

(Internal Auditor)

Time allotment was appropriate and the course content was suitable for beginners or those who have not previously learned about forensic accounting before.

Anonymous

()

I thought it was a great overview of the forensic accounting process and provided a good amount of general information about the topic and people involved.

Neal Stiles

(Accounting & Finance Guy at Contractor)

An overall solid summation of the important characteristics of forensic accounting. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Forensic accounting.,

Anonymous

(Audtor)

Would prefer more working examples and description of activities. This is more general and descriptive, however still a useful overview and explanation

Anonymous

()

Very well done. Great introduction to the world of Forensic accounting. Gain a good understanding of the skill set needed to work in the Forensic field.

Anonymous

(VP Internal Audit)

Good subject matter for an introductory course. Relatively basic information that provides a good foundation to dig deeper into more advanced courses.

Anonymous

(Not Provided)

Great course that can help managers and internal auditors to identify situations when it's time to seek independent, professional forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(Controller)

It's definitely just a broad overview. It would probably have been more interesting if there was more detail about actual techniques but it was fine.

Anonymous

(owner)

Excellent introduction to forensic accounting which gives a good overview of the field and winning characteristics of a successful forensic accountant

David Wodarczyk

(Senior Internal Audit at Mylan)

I enjoyed this course at forensic accounting is an area I'm unfamiliar with. I thought the course did a nice job of making the material interesting.

Anonymous

(CPA)

This course was informative. I like that it was short, and I really like to option to read the PDF document as an alternative to watching the videos.

Gail Reid

(Retired at N/A)

I have a better understanding of what distinguishes a Forensic Accountant from any other CPA. Also what kinds of cases engage Forensic Accountants.

Salvador Ontiveros

(Regulatory Auditor at CBP - Customs & Border Protectio..)

Very interesting subject. Learned many details I did not know about forensic accounting. The instructor was great at communicating the main points.

Anonymous

(Senior Associate IA)

This course has a lot of information that is very interesting. I think the instructor explains the information in detail and makes it understandable.

Dan Villanueva

(Accountant at New York Times)

Provides information on what's a forensic accountant do. The instructor also cited good examples of cases where a forensic accountant is necessary.

Anonymous

(Senior Auditor)

Course provided an excellent overview of some of key characteristics that set forensic accountants/auditors apart from other accountants/auditors.

Anonymous

(Research Operations and Financial Office..)

This is a comprehensive overview of Forensic Accounting which provide useful but concise information if you want to understanding this role better.

Anonymous

()

Very in-depth for the short amount of time. Gives a very clear definition of forensic accountant and the ways they differ from regular accountants.

Anonymous

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it's a useful and meaningful course. it's highly recommended for professionals to take this course. it highlights key points of forensic accounting.

Sonya Brander

(Chair at WHO)

Good course. Very informative as to expertise required to be a forensic accountant and circumstances under which this expertise would be required.

Chere Bramer

(Consultant at CLBM Consulting, LLC)

This is a good introduction to the types of engagements a forensic accountant might be involved with. Good for someone considering this specialty.

Anonymous

(Director, Governance)

The final exam had a few questions that didn't seem to be main points in the material. Otherwise, the course was interesting and kept my attention.

Anonymous

(Senior Payroll Associate)

An interesting course that discusses the wide variety of skills involved in forensic accounting and the broad applications in which they are used.

Anonymous

(CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT)

Provides a good detailed overview of the difference between a Forensic Accountant and a regular one. Interesting information I had not know before.

john mahlstedt

(Internal Audit Consultant at ConnectSearch LLC)

Good course with informative slides. Appropriate amount of detail was provided. The interim quizzes were helpful to highlight important points.

Anonymous

()

Instructor did a great job giving a short overview of what forensic accounting is. She effectively communicated and made the course interesting.

Anonymous

(Associate Accountant)

Lynn Fountain is one of my favorite "teachers". The courses, including this one, are very easy to follow, well written, and easy to understand.

Anonymous

()

Very detailed and thorough. The class was very easy to follow and the instructor conveyed the lesson plan in a structured and organized manner.

Mahmoud Eltaher

( at PwC)

Awesome course and knowledge platform. It helped me to know a lot about forensic accounting and the difference between it and other professions.

Anonymous

()

If I could start over again this is what I would go into. Good information that can be helpful if ever involved on the other side of the coin.

Anonymous

()

Great introduction in to Forensic Accounting. I appreciated you highlighting the differences between general accountant and forensic accountant.

Anonymous

()

Excellent instructor with valuable introductory information into forensic accounting. Look forward to additional courses with this instructor.

Anonymous

(Controller)

I dipped my toes in the world of forensic accounting and it has always interested me. This is a good base for knowledge of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(AVP Compliance Risk Management)

I liked the course. I appreciated the information of what type of experience and background would be required to go into this type of auditing.

Diann Saltman

(Director of Quality Assurance (OIG, audi.. at Department of Health and Human Services)

A good overview of the specialization required by a forensic accountant and the types of engagements a forensic accountant may be involved in.

Anonymous

(Controller)

I always enjoy the courses by this instructor. I liked learning about this career path and part of me wishes I had gone this route in school!

Lee Flick

(- at -)

This was an informative course on forensic accounting and investigation. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn about this topic.

Halina Kovel

(Sr Revenue Accountant at Yelp)

Very interesting course that provides some insight into the Forensic accounting profession and the process relating to Fraud investigation.

Christine Hennig

(Accountant II at Southwestern Energy)

Simple and easy to follow. I've taken a Fraud Examination class in college and this was a very good refresher of the basics of this field.

Lisa Lavery

(Close & Consolidations Senior Manage.. at Cisco Systems)

very interesting. i learned alot! i really was interested in becoming a FA and was hoping this would give me the info i needed to do it.

Anonymous

(CSR)

This was a very interesting force which made a clear distinction between a regular account and hotter and a forensic account very Helpful

Anonymous

(CFO)

Enjoyed the course and related materials provided. Great slides and take aways that I will maintain if this ever becomes relevant to me.

Judith Poli

(Payroll Manager at Odyssey Systems Consulting)

I found the instructor knowledgable and she added interesting information from her own background which made the material more relatable.

Anonymous

()

It was interesting to learn about the role of the forensic accountant and how they differ from a typical corporate accountant or auditor.

Rachael Smith

(Senior Internal Auditor at FJ Management)

This course makes me wish that I had continued my studies in forensic accounting. It seems like a very interesting avenue for a career.

Anonymous

()

This was a very interesting course! I was completely unaware of what forensic accounting is. The instructor laid out a good overview.

Anonymous

()

The course contains plenty of useful information on forensic accounting. It is a basic/intermediate course as stated in presentation.

Anonymous

(ASSISTANT CONTROLLER)

Very informative overview of forensic accounting. I thought the instructor was very knowledgeable and she covered the basics very well.

Jeffrey Kirsch

(CFO / VP Finance at Kirsch CFO Advisor)

Lynn Fountain is very knowledgeable and clear with her commentary. I very much enjoyed her demeanor and patience with explanations.

Anonymous

(Financial Analyst)

This a very interesting course. I gained a better understanding of forensic accounting, and what being a forensic accounting entails.

Anonymous

(Finance and IT Consultant)

The course has good coverage on forensic accounting and the precautions and accountant should take during the course of his/her work.

gary katz

(CPA at Gary K Katz CPA)

The course was clearly presented, very helpful and gave me insight into a knowledge base that I had heard about but never experienced

Ali R Isse

(N/A at N/A)

Excellent course. Well presented and to the point. Anyone interested in Forensic Accounting will definitely benefit from this course.

James Chuang

(Compliance Officer at Silverton Casino Hotel)

Very interesting topic. Does a good job of distinguishing what a forensic accountant does and how it differs from other accountants.

Anonymous

(SFA)

Another great introduction module to Forensic Accounting from Lynn. It was very structured and logical. I really enjoyed the class.

Kendra Willson

( at SSA PC)

Course met all expectations and correlated with course listing.Slides were helpful. Would take a course from this instructor again.

Kaylah Edwards

(Sr. Accountant at Charter Communications)

This course was excellent. I learned a great deal. I appreciate courses such as this because it will help me grow within my career.

Leon Klipple

( at PPL EU Services Corp)

This course is a nice high level overview of the forensic accounting process. It's taught in a clear and straight forward manner.

Anonymous

(Transaction Advisory)

Really great overview of the basics of forensic accounting and how the role fits into the legal world as well as other functions.

Anonymous

(Controller)

Great intro to Forensic Accounting. It was a really good overview of how a Forensic accountant would differ and what is required.

Anonymous

(Owner)

Great course! Looking forward to watching more. Very good first forensic course to understand the title of the forensic accountant

Anonymous

(Corporate Accountant)

Introduction to Forensic Accounting is a great course. I learned a lot from the accounting area that it was never exposted to.

William Losefsky

(Owner at Investigative Concepts, LLC)

This was an excellent course that was able to identify the key objectives, terminology in a concise and easy to follow format.

Anonymous

(Owner)

This is a good overview of the field of forensic accounting. This is suitable for someone wanting to know more about the field.

Anonymous

(Advisor)

I really enjoyed this lesson! This was my first look into forensic accounting, which is a very interesting side of accounting.

Inna Shmukler

(Controller at Fornetix LLC)

It was very helpful and find out the main differences between the forensic accounting and a regular accounting and audit work.

CJ Kitzer

(Finance Leader at Intuit)

Great Course! Was thrilled to learn about forensic accounting and how it can benefit the legal and financial review process.

Nadia Miller

(Team Lead Accounting US at Trustpilot Inc)

Very informative, kept me engaged and learned a lot. The instructor's ability to explain in detail each module was excellent.

Anonymous

(Director, Finance)

Good course, useful for an accountant or other professional that may be interested in pursuing work as a forensic accountant.

DAVID EDWARDS

(Sr. Accountant at Calpine)

This is a great course! I really learned a lot of about the fundamentals of forensic accounting. It's a good career choice!

Anonymous

(Sr Financial Reporting Analyst)

Very good overview of the forensic accountant process - not very detailed. More of a 10,000 foot view and general summary.

Anonymous

(Auditor)

I liked the course very much and learned a lot about forensic accounting, which help me with my job as an internal auditor.

Anonymous

(Director of Accounting)

Great course to obtain a thorough understanding on Forensic Accounting and the roles of the Forensic Accountant and Auditor

Anonymous

(Accountant)

Introduction to Forensic Accounting is an excellent course. Lynn Fountain delivers another thorough and interesting course!

Karin Williams

(None at self)

I wish the course would have also included how one goes about obtaining the skills needed to become a forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(Director)

This course was good for an introduction as to what forensic accounting is and when a forensic accountant may be valuable.

Frank Torchia

(LMS at Mine)

Well done, well delivered. I enjoyed this course. I am looking forward to learning more about forensic accounting. Cheers.

Mahira Sheikh

(Accounting Manager at DLC Group)

Very interesting course. I've always been interested in forensic accounting and this is a great start to learning more.

Madeline Ashbrook

(Tax Consultant at True Partners Consulting)

This was a good first course on forensic accounting with basic information for those with no knowledge of the discipline.

Anonymous

()

Nice summary of the role of forensic accounting and how professionals use various techniques to complete an investigation

Aaron Barbera

(Finance Manager at Cisco Systems Inc.- FCRM)

This was a terrific course and would recommend to anyone who wish to learn more about forensic accounting and auditing.

salvador jadloc

(Support Svcs Manager at Harrington Group)

The webinar was very informative and very insightful. I like the format and the options provided to the people like me.

Anonymous

()

This was a good course, I wish there was some more real-life examples of trials outside the obvious Enron case and such.

Chad Gallion

(Audit Senior at EKS&H)

This was a very interesting intro to Forensic Accounting, that was easy to follow and brought good facts to the table.

Stephanie Pan

(Tax Associate at NFP)

Great examples and insight into forensic auditing concepts and applications. Definitely garners interest in the field.

Anonymous

(CFO)

The course provided a good introductory review of forensic accounting and the differences between regular accountants.

Anonymous

(Deputy IG)

Ms. Fountain is an outstanding instructor who looks for opportunities to share her extensive expertise and experience.

Amy Arens

(CPA at Amy Arens CPA)

As the course title indicates, this is an overview of forensic accounting. Very basic in terms of material covered.

Anonymous

()

Instructor seems very knowledgeable and course presents information that covers the topic from a variety of of angles.

Anonymous

(Business Partner - Strategic Projects)

I think this course provided a comprehensive overview of forensic accounting and the role of the forensic accountant.

Matt Stickney

(Risk Advisory Associate at RSM)

Good coverage over the forensic accounting profession, and main differences between traditional accounting positions.

Anonymous

(Internal controls manager)

This was a great course and gave good understanding of difference between forensic accountant and typical accountant.

Anonymous

(Consultant)

Content is great, no issues there. Instructor audio had consistent "lip smacking" noise which was rather distracting.

Anonymous

(Retired)

The course provided valuable information about the roles and responsibilities of forensic accounting. Great course!

Anonymous

(Principal)

Good, basic overview of the role of a forensic accountant and differences from traditional accountants and auditors.

MOSTAFA KHALEL

( at kpmg)

its great subject . first time have this knowledge and i will continue to learn more about this forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

This course defines forensic accountant and explains the various capacities a forensic accountant might operate in.

Laura Hirschfeld

(CPA at Julia Clark &amp; Associates, PC)

This was more of an overview/summary than I expected. I hoped for more actual details and technical information.

Anonymous

(Director, Financial Shared Services)

The Introduction to Forensic Accounting course provided a solid overview of the responsibilities and scope of work.

Daniel Herman

( at Randstad)

Provided a good basic background on what forensic accounting is and what a forensic accountant may be charged to do

Anonymous

(Manager, SEC Reporting)

I have always been curious about forensic accounting and thought this course was a great introduction to the topic.

Anonymous

(Assistant Controller)

The course was very informative and layout was easy to follow. It helped me gain a insight in forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

very informative and interesting; enjoyed learning about the differences between accountant and forensic accountant

Anonymous

(Assurance Specialist)

Very interesting! The instructor was engaging and provided a thorough summary of what a forensics accountant does!

Anonymous

(Internal Auditor)

Great video and very understandable. Check on learning questions were really valuable in reinforcing information.

Anonymous

(Financial Reporting Manager)

Very informative about the forensic accounting profession and qualifications. Slide deck is useful as a reference.

Anonymous

(Finance Director)

The material was well organized and easy to understand. this is a great way of completing credits needed for CPE.

Anonymous

()

Very interesting course on the field of forensic accounting and knowing what to expect if I decide to become one.

Anonymous

(Manager - Compliance and Risk Management)

This course was a fun refresher of the foundations of Forensic Accounting. Very well put together and presented.

Sylvia Ratliff

(internal audit consultant at self employed)

Very informative. Enjoyed learning about aspects of forensic accounting which I had never thought about before.

Anonymous

(Director Net Revenue)

Very interesting subject matter- wasn't aware there was such a disparity between CPA's and forensic accountants!

Anonymous

()

Good course interesting material................................................................................

Eugene Rura

(Manager Finance at Saputo DF USA)

Excellent overview of most important aspects of forensic accountant's work, clear and concise, very interesting.

Anonymous

(-)

This course contains a lot of information - relevant to understand when and how one could use a forensic audit.

Anonymous

(Insurance Broker)

A straight forward, common sense explanation of forensic accounting and the issues facing forensic accountants.

Jessica Schmidt

(Compass Program Lead at Salo LLC)

Great course for someone who wants to learn about forensic accounting and differences from general accountants.

Hendri Tjoe

( at PT Gunung Raja Paksi)

great information for forensic accountant so we know the difference between FA and others like fraud examiner.

Anonymous

(CFO)

Fairly basic info, but useful to distinguish differences between traditional accounting work and forensic work.

Anonymous

(Partner)

This is a good introductory course for forensic accounting. It was good to earn CPE for completing this course.

Serena Cheng

(Associate at RSM)

Very informational and interesting to learn about the different career paths a forensic auditor could pursue.

Marc Nakashian

( at iconectiv)

I've always wanted to understand a little more about what forensic accounting involves, this was a good start.

Isaac DAlessandro

(Sr. Auditor at N/A)

It was a good high level course as it explains the difference between forensic and other forms of accounting.

Stephen Rykwalder

(Internal Audit at Public Company)

Great course. It was a good overview of forensic accounting and how it is actually applied in the real world.

Anonymous

()

Took this course because it is an area that I do not have much knowledge in. Found it to be very interesting!

Frank Vulpi

( at BGO)

good intro and overview into forensic accounting, Found the material interesting and course easy to follow .

Anonymous

(Controller)

This course covered the stated learning objectives. The instructor did a good job of emphasizing key points.

Rodney Sekerak

(Financial Profesional at Robert Half)

This course is an excellent presentation of the Forensic Accounting difference from a regular accountant.

David Ray

(Vice President / Technology and Planning at Galen College of Nursing)

Fantastic course that clarifies the difference between a "regular" accountant and a "forensic" acccountant

()

This course was really interesting! It's very informative to learn what forensic accounting is all about.

Andrew DeLorme

( at Allscripts)

This was a course that was helpful in understanding the purpose and procedures around forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

I've used illumeo for years to complete my CPEs. I've never had a problem with the material or the exams.

Debra Johnson

( at Hagan &amp; Johnson, CPA's ..)

There was too much repetition regarding some of the more simplistic elements pertinent to the discussion.

Merry Plocki

(Owner at MJPlocki)

This course was an excellent introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the forensic accountant.

Mi Young Kim

(Managing Director at Vine Consulting Limited)

It was useful to understand the field I was not familiar before. The ppt was quite useful to understand.

Patricia Fisher

(CPA at Trish Fisher, CPA)

I enjoyed the course. I did not know how much I did not know - until I took this class. An eye-opener.

Anonymous

(Finance)

Very helpful introduction to field of forensic accounting. Thank you for the great work and value added.

Anna Poselenova

( at Junior's)

I enjoyed this course and learned many new concepts, this is a good introduction to forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Payroll Coordinator)

I found this course to be very interesting. I did not even know that this type of accounting existed.

Anonymous

()

I really enjoyed this course on Forensic Accounting. I learned a lot and look forward to other courses.

Anonymous

(Director - Accounting)

A different side of accounting that i have not looked into. great information provided in the material.

Anonymous

(Functional Analyst)

This is a basic course which provides information needed to understand what a Forensic Accountant does.

Anonymous

()

I really liked the basics of this course. It was good refresher and insight into Forensic Accounting.

Anonymous

(VP Business Operations)

Interesting, basic introduction to the different areas that a forensic accountant may be involved in.

Paul Hong

(Supervisor at RSM)

This was a good introductory course into forensic accounting and even peaked my interest in the field.

Katherine Hart

(None at Not Applicable)

I love all of Lynn's courses - this one is actually making me consider pursuing the CFF certification

Lilian Dendrinos

(consultant at DLC Group)

Very detail lesson on the difference between a forensic accountant, auditor and a regular accountant.

Grant Brannum

(Agent at Treasury)

The course was a basic introduction to Forensic accounting that was presented in a very clear manner.

Anonymous

(Sr. Manager - Internal Audit)

Good overview of what forensic accounting is and how it differs from traditional auditing/accounting.

Karen Brown

( at Hamilton Assoc)

I really enjoyed this presentation, it provide a great deal of useful information for the work place.

Anonymous

()

Very interesting overview of forensic accounting. I would recommend to those interested in the topic.

Anonymous

(CFO)

Ms. Fountain's instruction is very clear and easy to understand. The subject matter was interesting.

Connor McHugh

(Senior Accountant at Silicon Ranch Corporation)

Very interesting course on an introduction to forensic accounting. Enjoyed the high-level overview.

Anonymous

(Director)

Good overall understanding of forensic accounting and a reminder for when you'd want to employ one.

Walter Edgar

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Good summary of what a forensic accountant is, their skill and experience and types of engagement.

Anonymous

(Consultant)

I thought the most informative part was the information provided about trial/courtroom techniques.

Halina Kovel

(Sr. Accounting Manager at Private Medical Services)

Very interesting course. it provides an overview and a broad understanding of forensic accounting.

Rob Foy

(CPA at KTM Solutions Inc)

I enjoyed this course. I think it provided a great breakdown of what forensic accounting entails.

Linda Alsobrook

(Manager Finance at Stryker)

great course very informative and presented well. I would like not having to write 50 characters

Anonymous

(Oracle Financials Analyst)

Learned why a forensic accountant is necessary and important in the legal and criminal processes.

Jeremy Sallie

(Accountant II at McKesson)

What you would expect for a foundation level course. The questions proved to be a nice refresher.

Madeline Edwards

(Senior Accountant at Unemployed)

The instructors real life examples were very helpful to further my understanding of the concepts.

Anonymous

()

Very well structured and informative course for understanding the basics of Forensic Accounting.

Anonymous

()

Very interesting course with some background that I wasn't aware of. Very helpful and insightful.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

This was an interesting course in an area I have considered as a possible next step in my career.

Anonymous

(Controller)

Overall good course. Would prefer instructor not read slides when we can see what she is saying.

Anonymous

(Senior Corporate Investigation Advisor)

Forensic Accountant' Role, skills and techniques were presented in clear and structured manner.

Anonymous

(Consultant)

I remember this coursework from college and its always very fascinating to me. Good lesson plan.

Stephen Leitz

(Owner and Founder at Workforce 2080 LLC)

A great course to get the information on forensic accounting practices. Well taught information.

Jack Brown

(Consultant at JB Consulting LLC)

Good class. Informative overview of field. Test questions connected to material, well reviewed.

Zachary Lockhart

( at Private Business)

I thought the subject matter was more useful than most CPE courses. Thank you to the presenter.

Nathalie Buelens

(Internal Audit at Air Products)

A great intro to forensic accounting. The content was clear and very well delivered. thank you

Anonymous

(Finance Manager)

This was a helpful course that used the allotted time effectively to meet the stated objectives

Jennifer Martinez

( at Goldstein Enterprises Inc)

Interesting topic. Great teacher. Enjoyed this course and the information that was presented.

Anonymous

()

Some sections seems slightly redundant, but overall a great introduction to forensic accounting

Anonymous

()

Don't love the slide design layout, somewhat confusing but an ok introduction to forensic acct.

Mohammad Nayeri

(Managing Director at CNM LLP)

This was a very good course and a great introduction to the profession of forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

Very good introductory course and well presented. Course was chocked full of good information.

Stephen Sylvester

(Freelance Writer at Private)

Interesting material; supplemented informative slides with many relevant stories and examples.

Hermine Taylor

( at Hermine Taylor)

Very informative and clarified the requirements and roles of forensic accountant very clearly.

Anonymous

()

Great course taught me information I did not know. This is my first time going over this topic

Nikita Patel

(Consultant at DLC Group)

I thought this course provided a great overview of forensic accounting and what it entails.

Edmeire Oliveira

(Director of Accounting Latam at Blue Loop Capital)

nice review ...quick notes ...good instructor, I will look for more information on this topic

Anonymous

(Audit Director)

Good intro. But its just an intro to what it is. Does not provide any detail in practicality.

Stephen Vigil

(Investment Accounting Bureau Chief at State of New Mexico)

Well organized and informative course! I enjoyed the insights into this introductory course!

Anonymous

(Director Finance)

Nice overview of what forensic accountants do and very clear compared to public accountants.

Anthony Imburgia

( at None)

I really enjoyed the course. The instructor was interesting and had good real life examples.

David Luke

(Auditor at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day..)

It was a thorough introduction about a topic I didn't know much about but was interested in.

Anonymous

(Controller)

Good overview about the area of forensic accounting. I feel like it could be updated a bit.

James Chang

( at Samis)

Good review of the role of a forensic accountant in contrast to other types of accounting.

Anonymous

()

Great summary of the role of a forensic accountant for anyone considering this career path.

Anonymous

(HCM Rep)

I learned a lot about forensic accounting and ho wit could help or hurt a business in court

Anonymous

(Director)

Interesting topic, good course to get some understanding on how forensic accounting works.

Anonymous

()

Really interesting topic that I knew very little about. I enjoyed this introductory course.

Anonymous

()

informative and educating course to learn new sides and knowledge about forensic accounting

Anonymous

()

great course the slides were well down and this is a very high level review of the material

Vickie Jackson

(Accounting Manager at NewStar Sourcing and Service)

Excellent course. I liked how the instructor gave real life examples to explain things.

Debra Lindquist

(controller at SafeRide Health)

Another great course by Lynn! Always interesting and well thought out. A great overview.

Bobby Bacasen

( at Private)

Lessons are very informative and presented in a logical order that is easy to understand.

Makarand Vaidya

(Senior Internal Auditor at Latitude12 Pty Ltd)

Would have liked to know further about the procedures used to conduct a forensic analysis

Boyd McGowan

(Senior Accountant at Google)

More concrete techniques and less digression with personal anecdotes which are unhelpful.

Peter Creighton

(Semi-retired at Peter E. Creighton)

Very straight forward presentation to introduce the role of forensic accountants/auditors

Anonymous

(Associate Consultant)

This course is helpful for anyone trying to gain some background in forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Business Manager)

Great introduction to the differences of forensic accountants from "normal" accountants.

Anonymous

(Controller)

Good introduction into Forensic accounting, good information and differentiations given.

Natalia Reid

(Senior Accountant at New Zealand Forest Owners Association)

A thorough introduction to forensic accounting. Well structured with practical examples

Anonymous

(Senior Payroll Specialist)

Interesting course in forensic accounting and the relationship with legal expectations.

Syed Kazmi

(Controller at Encompass Capital Advisors LLC)

Interesting way to explain the subject matter, which is easily retained by the student.

Jason Mack

(VP Government Compliance at Jacobs)

Great overview of forensic accounting. Material is straightforward and easy to follow.

Roanna Alahakkone

(accountant at ABC)

As always very easy to follow and provides a concise but informative view of the topic

Anonymous

(CPA)

great court with overview of forensic accounting. Good examples and flow. not boring.

Anonymous

(CPA)

A good review of forensics. It was a high level review without being too complicated.

Anonymous

(Compass Consultant)

The course was very interesting! Lynn did a great job explaining forensic accounting!

Lorene Johnson

( at SeaOne Holdings)

Good information and presented very well. Enjoyed learning about Forensic Accounting.

Jared Watts

(Sr. Accountant at Young Brothers)

No complaints. The course met all of my expectations for a CPE course of this nature.

Anonymous

(Owner)

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend it to any business professional.

Corey Masters

(Accountant, Internal Auditor, Risk Speci.. at Self)

Interested in getting the CFE certification so hoping this is a good place to start.

Anonymous

(Consultant)

Good course, covers the material. Supportive questions to help with the final exam.

Anonymous

(VP of Payoll)

This trainer is great. She is my favorite by far. Great content. Great presentation.

Lynn Payne

(Owner at Lynn Payne CPA)

The information was good, but it may have been helpful to have video, not just audio

Anonymous

()

This review was very helpful and informational. It was a great refresher for myself.

Anonymous

(staff accountant)

Very east to understand. Good high level review of what a forensic accountant does.

Craig Scanlon

(Owner at BST)

Good overview of important factors which distinguish forensic accountant engagement

Janine Korovesis

(Controller at Google)

This was a really interesting topic. I liked the comparisons to normal accountants.

Karen Hemminger

(Consultant at Arizona Public Service Company)

I was interested in learning more the interesting topic. The course was very good.

Alice Jeanna Yu

(title at bank)

helpful and informative introduction to the material, nice to know more about topic

Nicole Salazar

(currently seeking at NA)

good basic review. not having to run on continuous play is a new feature. Thank you

Jeff Spillane

( at Anslow Bryant Construction)

I got a clear understanding of the role of a forensic accountant from the course.

Ryan Yee

( at Airbnb)

Great course, to the point and displayed information in a way where I retained it.

Anonymous

(Accounting Manager)

Good intro to forensic accounting. Easy to follow lecture and applicable content.

Anonymous

(Senior Accountant)

good basic info on what a forensic accountant is and how this position is valuable

Andrew Morriss

(Supervisor, Technology Risk Consulting at RSM)

this was a great course and helped better my understanding of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(internal auditor)

Very clear for non-English speakers. Did not have difficulty with the translation

Claire Long

( at Texas Slots &amp; Gaming)

This course was a really good high level view of forensic accounting and audting.

Jana Connoway

(Senior Internal Auditor at HealthShare Ltd)

Good overview on what a Forensic Accountant does and how they go about auditing.

Sophia Kasozi

(- at City of Edmonton)

Great introduction and refresher to the role of forensic accountants. Thank you!

William Barron

(Auditor Examiner at Georgia Department of Revenue)

Very interesting and comprehensive review of the Forensic Accounting profession.

Anonymous

(Accounting Manager)

The course is a great overview regarding forensic accounting and investigation.

Tom Winson

(Supervisor at RSM)

Good course that highlights the primary purpose and functions of the profession.

Christopher Chomic

(Director of Finance at Advanced Plumbing Technologies)

Great understanding of learning about forensic accounting and it's various uses.

Anonymous

()

Excellent treatment of forensic accounting terms, applications, and procedures.

Anonymous

()

Very good course of introduction of forensic accounting that add much more to me

Fernando Diaz

( at Self employed)

great introduction course. Lynn is very knowledgeable and didactic. Great job!!!

Anonymous

(Senior Internal Auditor)

Interesting course that provided good insight into what forensic accounting is.

Anonymous

(None)

Good overview on what differentiates a forensic from a traditional accountant.

Dominick Pariano

(Internal Audit Manager at *)

Interesting subject, good overview of material; like the way it was presented.

Rahul Gopi

(Internal Auditor- GRC at Cisco Systems, Inc.- GRC)

Good coverage of topics. Instructor explained the subject in detail. Thank you.

Manuel Sabat

( at Morgan Advanced Materials)

Good concepts and distinctions between a general accountant and forensic ones.

Doug Slaybaugh

( at The CPA Coach)

Very good speaking voice, appreciated the perspective and thoughtful dialogue.

Devina Whitley

(Financial Controller at SVFG)

Enjoyed the slides and glossary, although there are some typo's in both files.

Jen Bastian

(Consultant at CPA-MOMS)

Great course - Well structured, interesting content and engaging instructor.

Anonymous

(Managing Director)

This course was a very good Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Auditing.

Anonymous

(Director of Chemistry, Stress & Repa..)

Not a bad course. A little vague in some areas, but overall pleased with it.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

I was genuinely interested in what a forensic accountant was. Good course.

Peter Abader

(- at BMO)

great course for definitions and basic understanding of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(Accountant)

Instructor spoke clearly and presented the information in a thoughtful way.

DEBAJEET BOSE

(SURVEILLANCE LEADER at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD)

good course.provided me an understanding of the role of forensic accountant

Anonymous

(Accountant)

Great course, clear and concise, would recommend others to take this course

Anonymous

()

The information in this course was presented in a clear and consice manner.

Anonymous

()

This was helpful information to understand what a forensic accountant does.

Anonymous

(Director)

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Wallace Campbell

( at Audit)

Very good; helpful examples were provided. Real-world context was provided.

Anonymous

(Finance)

Very good instructions and course material. Thoroughly enjoy the sessions.

Quinn Bonta

(Associate Consultant at RSM)

Takes a complex topic and simplifies it for learning purposes, good course

Anonymous

(Finance Director)

It was interesting to see the scope of where forensic accounting is used.

Anonymous

()

Great introduction to forensic accounting. I liked the powerpoint slides.

Anonymous

()

Very high level and informative regarding forensic accounting profession.

Brad Sweetser

(Finance and Accounting Consultant at DLC Group)

Have always been interested in this and now I have a better understanding.

Anonymous

(Proprietor)

This is a very useful course for CMAs. I would recommend CMAs to take it.

Anonymous

(Associate)

Interesting course. Nice presentation and the course is laid out nicely.

Eric Bade

( at Star Group)

Don't do much with forensic accounting but was a neat review of the field

Anonymous

(Consultant - Process Specialist)

This is a good introductory course for Forensic accounting and auditing.

Anonymous

(Finance)

Effective presenter with practical examples. Content is well organized.

Tyler Olson

(Manager of Financial Reporting at Playa Resorts)

The course was very efficient. IT was clear, concise, and to the point.

Anonymous

()

nice basic introduction to forensic accounting and auditing ............

Jose Ponce

(Senior Auditor II at CIBC US)

Great course giving a brief overview to the world of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(Asst Manager)

IF it free training then final exam must be allowed without subscription

Anonymous

()

this course really peaked my interest in becoming a forensic accountant.

Patty Holley

( at HOLLEY FINANCIAL)

have to write lots to get cert. overall like this site and the courses

Anonymous

(Accountant)

The course is very informative. I learned things I didn't know before.

Anonymous

(sr payroll specialist)

Great course with a lot of interesting facts! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Anonymous

(CPA)

Very useful for someone consider a specialty as a forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

Interesting course, well written. Enjoyed learning some new concepts.

Anonymous

(Senior Accountant)

I would recommend this course to any CPA working on their CPE credits.

Abraham Minto

( at Abraham Minto LLC)

Lynn’s course on Forensic Accounting was well prepared and presented

Anonymous

(Financial Reporting)

Course was well laid out and had a lot of good information. Thank you!

Anonymous

(Internal Auditor)

Great content overall. Very easy to follow and understand the trainer.

Timothy Halliday

(Consulting Senior at EKS&H)

Very informative. I enjoyed learning about a potential future career.

Jan Laudenbach

View Instructor Profile

Interesting content - prepared for people which are new to this topic

Anonymous

(General Accounting, Manager)

The material covers what I needed to learn about forensic accounting.

Julio Flores

( at Texas State Aquarium)

Great general overview of the topics surrounding forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Staff Acountant)

Good introduction to the topic and covers the main aspects of the job

Anonymous

()

This course was a nice introduction to the field forensic accounting.

Anonymous

()

Great info. I liked the depth of information and the examples given.

Anonymous

(Vice President)

Very good course with very useful learning material and I recommend.

Anonymous

(CFO)

This was a great intro to forensic accounting. I would recommend it.

Theodore Zeck

(Certified Public Accountant at Theodore R. Zeck, CPA)

This was very interesting - I'm glad I took this particular course.

Thanh Truong

(Senior Internal Auditor at Charter Communications)

It is an informative lesson on introduction to forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Owner)

A fantastic introductory look at the role of a forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(Supervisor)

Great course. Covered the topics thoroughly. Liked the instructor.

Erin Newbrand

( at Edward L. Schafman, LLC)

Interesting introduction to a field I didn’t know anything about

Anonymous

(Payroll and Benefits Manager)

Great course!! Very well explained and interesting. Thank you.

Scott Anderton

(CFO at HCA)

Comprehensive and easy to follow overview of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(CPA)

Interesting introduction to the world of the forensic accountant.

Anonymous

(Director)

Excellent course on the role and purpose of forensic accountants.

Anonymous

(Client Service Executive)

This is my first lesson on Forensic Accounting. Very informative.

Anonymous

(Manager)

Great introductory course about what a forensic accountant does.

Arleen Kearns

( at Charles Schwab)

Great materials, really easy to follow. Appreciate the PDF file.

Anonymous

(Accountant)

Super interesting! I plan on viewing more videos on this topic.

Anonymous

(VP of Accounting)

This course was great, Lynn always does a good job with her CPEs

MAY-PAULE RABAT

(Investigations Officer at ACCS)

User friendly materials to study with especially for beginners.

Staci Brown

(Director of Finance at Cair Paravel Latin School)

it was clear and concise. very basic overview. interesting.

Michael Ward

(Head of Global Internal Audit at Mylan)

Content was at the right level of detail for a broad audience.

Anonymous

(Accounting Supervisor)

This course was a great introduction into forensic accounting.

Steven Rosen

( at California Lutheran University)

A nice flyover of the forensic role and the components needed.

Jennifer Bor

(Sole Practitioner at Accounting and Business Management Consu..)

good enough for me to get my cpes for my cia and cpa licenses

Melissa Embry

( at TDI Fleet Services)

very good course, good presentation and pertinent information

Craig Farabaugh

( at Albireo Energy)

Good overall review of forensic accounting and investigation.

Anonymous

()

Introduction to Forensic Accounting was an excellent course!

Anonymous

(Business Controller, Waze)

good introduction to forensic accounting, concise and clear

Theresa Chiu

( at Tesla)

This course focuses on key elements of forensic accounting.

Carlos Rangel

(Managing Director at CARLOS RANGEL, CPA PC)

Excellent introduction to forensic accounting and auditing.

Eric Thelen

( at County of Ingham)

Presenter was knowledgeable and course content appropriate.

Gaby Carrier

( at N/A)

This class was really great and informative! I enjoyed it.

Anonymous

(Senior Accountant, Payroll)

This course provided a very thorough overview - thank you!

Renae Pryjmak

( at Rocket Lab)

This was a helpful course and the slides were very useful.

Ahmed Yehia

(Senior Accountant at Primary Health Care Corporation)

Great course, with practical example, nice presentation

Kim Goodwin

(Controller at STCL)

Great course explaining the basics of forensic accounting.

Arlene Anderson

(Senior Auditor at CBP DHS GOV)

A great introduction to understanding forensic accounting.

Anonymous

(Sr Financial Analyst)

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Yash Dalmia

(Director at Vinayaka FMCG Private Limited)

The instructor provides good overview of the information.

Anonymous

(Cpa)

Good little course to view. I need to find more to take.

Michael Lavin

(Auditor at CBP DHS GOV)

It was fine. Good introduction into forensic accounting

Steve Brown

(Senior Auditor at Charter Communications)

The material was a little dry and not what I expected.

Alyssa Borenstein

(n/a at Casper)

Very informative, great insight into forensic accounting

Stacy Strackbein

( at DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, INC)

Very informative presentation about forensic accounting.

Michelle Mazepa

(Senior Business Consultant at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited)

Good content as a general overview; somewhat repetitive

Anonymous

()

Well organized. Practical examples. Easy to comprehend.

Anonymous

(Internal Controls Manager)

good interactive course with great cases and instructor

Anonymous

(Senior Manager)

Interesting course. The instructor was easy to follow.

Jonathan Szeliga

(Not Provided at DOJ)

Great lesson plan, instructor and review examination.

Melvin Balberan

(Senior GL Accountant at Netsuite Philippines Inc.)

This is a great course. I will recommend this course.

Nicholas Pierce

( at self)

this was a useful introduction to forensic accounting

Radhesh Pradhan

(Accounting Manager at DGN Technologies Inc)

Amazing course. Great insight. Good presentation.

Anonymous

(Not Provided)

Covers the basics and provides a good introduction.

Anonymous

(Assistant Field Director)

Great course and introduction to forensic accounting

Patricia Meckes

( at CSMC)

Interesting content but delivery was a little slow.

Anonymous

(CFO)

Good content. Good organization of subject matter.

Anonymous

()

Informative - could probably be a bit faster pace.

Anonymous

(Fraud Dispute &amp; Resolution M..)

Good overview of the role of a forensic accountant.

Nichole Karr

(Director - Audits at BMM Testlabs)

This class was very informative with great details

Louella Stover

( at On the Go Transportation, LLC)

This seemed like a repetitive content in segments.

Anonymous

(Accounting Finance Consultant)

The course was interesting but a bit dry at times.

Anonymous

()

I learned a lot in this course. Very informative.

James Faranda

(Auditor at CBP DHS GOV)

good high level explanation of forensic accounting

Anonymous

(None)

Basic and general information.

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Prerequisites

Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.

Education Provider Information

Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113

Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .

Lynn FountainCPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, Consultant, Author, Trainer

Course Overview CPE

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Auditing4:17

Forensic Accounting and Investigation

Forensic Accounting and Auditing3:05

Distinguishing Concepts7:56

Techniques12:17

Knowledge14:39

Forensic Accounting10:51

Forensic Investigation5:37

Types of Engagements12:25

Retaining Forensic Accountant2:39

The Forensic Process6:36

CONCLUSION

Summary1:34

CONTINUOUS PLAY

Forensic Accounting and Investigation1:21:56

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Slides: Forensic Accounting and InvestigationPDF

Forensic Accounting and Investigation Glossary/IndexPDF

REVIEW AND TEST

REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz

FINAL EXAMexam

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Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Introduction to Forensic Accounting

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32 CoursesInternal Controls and Internal Audit Certification

9 CoursesBecoming a Forensic Accountant Certification

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Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Introduction to Forensic Accounting

(1945)4.6581

3385 Enrolled

Learning Objectives

Included In Certifications

11 CoursesBusiness Fraud Identification and Prevention Certification

32 CoursesInternal Controls and Internal Audit Certification

9 CoursesBecoming a Forensic Accountant Certification

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