Accounting violations and financial fraud

Author: Michael R. Yang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Whether you are a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), lawyer, audit committee member within a company, or an external investor, regulatory body member, this "step-by-step" guide will provide you with valuable insights to proactively prevent issues and confidently respond when a financial crisis occurs. Since the exposure of the Enron financial scandal, an increasing number of accounting irregularities and financial fraud cases have emerged. This book is a corporate governance guide that teaches people how to prevent and navigate through accounting industry disasters. It elaborates on the causes of irregularities and fraud, as well as how these phenomena occur in ways that go unnoticed. It further outlines the measures to take upon discovery and how to prevent future irregularities and fraud. The book also includes extensive reference materials for readers to consult: the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new regulations on accounting irregularities and financial fraud; recommendations from the U.S. Blue Ribbon Committee to audit committees of various companies; case studies on prudent investigations; and real-world examples of financial fraud cases.