Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, 2nd Edition

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Pub. Date: 2009-09-01
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Summary

Practical examples, sample reports, best practices and recommendations to help you deter, detect, and prevent financial statement fraudFinancial statement fraud (FSF) continues to be a major challenge for organizations worldwide. Financial Statement Fraud: Prevention and Detection, Second Edition is a superior reference providing you with an up-to-date understanding of financial statement fraud, including its deterrence, prevention, and early detection.You will find A clear description of roles and responsibilities of all those involved in corporate governance and the financial reporting process to improve the quality, reliability and transparency of financial information. Sample reports, examples, and documents that promote a real-world understanding of incentives, opportunities, and rationalizations Emerging corporate governance reforms in the post-SOX era, including provisions of the SOX Act, global regulations and best practices, ethical considerations, and corporate governance principles Practical examples and real-world "how did this happen" discussions that provide valuable insight for corporate directors and executives, auditors, managers, supervisory personnel and other professionals saddled with anti-fraud responsibilities Expert advice from the author of Corporate Governance and Ethics and coauthor of the forthcoming Wiley textbook, White Collar Crime, Fraud Examination and Financial ForensicsFinancial Statement Fraud, Second Edition contains recommendations from the SEC Advisory Committee to reduce the complexity of the financial reporting process and improving the quality of financial reports.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Financial Statement Fraud Defined
Will History Repeat Itself?
A Closer Look
Definition Of Financial Statement Fraud
Nature Of Financial Statement Fraud
High Impact Fraud Cases
Cost Of Financial Statement Fraud
Lessons Learned From Fraud Studies And Regulatory Responses
Anti-Fraud Programs
Occurrence, Prevention, And Detection
Lessons Learned And Applications For Practice
Endnote
Financial Reporting Structure
Introduction
Financial Reporting System
Importance Of Financial Information
Annual Financial Reporting Requirements
High-Quality Financial Reports
Six-Legged Stool Of The Financial Reporting Process
Corporate Financial Reports
Corporate Reporting Challenges
Financial Restatements
Fair Value
Stock Options Accounting
Xbrl- Generated Financial Reports
Anti-Fraud Applications for Practice
Endnotes
Cooking the Books Equals Fraud
Introduction
Why Does Financial Statement Fraud Occur?
Profile Of Financial Statement Fraud
Waste Management, Inc: Financial Statement Fraud Analysis
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Realization, Prevention, and Detection
Introduction
Realization
The 3cs Model
Financial Statement Fraud Prevention
Financial Statement Fraud Detection
Correction Procedures
Prevention, Detection, And Correction Strategies
Anti-Fraud Applications for Practice
Endnotes
Taxonomy and Schemes
Introduction
Symptoms Of Financial Statement Fraud
Common Fraud Schemes
Common Revenue Fraud Schemes
Financial Statement Fraud Red Flags
Whistleblower Regulations
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Role of Corporate Governance
Introduction
Definition Of Corporate Governance
Role Of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Structure
Characteristics Of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Functions
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Board of Directors' Oversight Responsibility
Introduction
The Role Of The Board Of Directors
Composition Of The Board Of Directors
Functions Of The Board Of Directors
Attributes Of Boards Of Directors
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Protocol: A Plan For Reaction To Allegations Of Misconduct
Endnotes
Audit Committees And Corporate Governance
Introduction
The Audit Committee
Attributes Of The Audit Committee
Audit Committee Roles And Responsibilities
Audit Committee Charters
Chairperson Of Audit Committees
Audit Committee Report
Audit Committees' Roles In Preventing And Detecting Financial STATEMENT Fraud
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Management Responsibility
Introduction
Management Financial Reporting Responsibilities
Management's Role In Financial Statement Fraud
Prevention And Protection
Management Motives And Incentives
Management Override Of Internal Control
Gamesmanship
Risk Management
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Role Of The Internal Auditor
Introduction
Internal Auditors And Corporate Governance
Internal Auditors' Responsibilities
Internal Audit Fraud Standards
The Efficacy Of Internal Audit In Financial Statement
Fraud Prevention And Detection
Cooperation Between External And Internal Audit
Internal Audits And The Audit Committee
Internal Control
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Role Of External Auditors
Introduction
Independent Audit And Financial Statements
Independent Auditor And Financial Statement Fraud
Independent Audit And Internal Control
The Report On Internal Controls
Fraud Detection Audit Procedures
Materiality Guidance
Risk Factors Of Financial Statement Fraud
Communication Of Fraud
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Governing Bodies
Introduction
Role Of Regulation In Corporate Governance
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002 (Sox)
Securities And Exchange Commission
Sec's Regulation Fair Disclosure
Financial Fraud Detection And Disclosure Act Of 1992
Private Securities Reform Act Of 1995
Sec And Financial Statement Fraud
Sec Fraud Prevention Activities
Sec Fraud Detection Activities
Sec Fraud Enforcement Activities
Role Of The Financial Accounting Standards Board
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Fraud In A Digital Environment
Introduction
Digital Economy
Electronic Commerce
Changes In Business Environment
Electronic Financial Reporting
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
Fraud Examination Practice, Education And Research
Introduction
The Interrelationship: Auditing, Fraud Examination And Forensic Accounting
Forensic Accounting Practice
Fraud Examination
Certification In Financial Forensics (Cff)
Training Competent And Ethical Fraud Examinaers And Forensic Accountants
Fraud Examination And Forensic Accounting Education
The Role Of Research In A Profession
Anti-Fraud Applications For Practice
Endnotes
About the Authors
Index
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