Forensic Accounting
The CICA supports CAs with education, specialist accreditation, publications and resources to be leaders in Investigative and Forensic Accounting (IFA).
IFA engagements require the application of professional accounting skills, investigative skills, and an investigative mindset, and involve disputes or anticipated disputes, or engagements where there are risks, concerns or allegations of fraud or other illegal or unethical conduct.
The Institute also supports CAs with regard to anti-money laundering reporting requirements.
Hot Topics
The Forensic & Valuation Reporter published by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)'s Forensic and Valuation Services Section recently included an article by Ken Tysiac, Senior Editor of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Magazine and Journal of Accountancy. In the article, Ken discusses the expected increase in demand for forensic accounting services in the United States over the next five years.
What's New
Training to be a contender in forensic accounting: Have a well-rounded repertoire
Important Note to Current and Prospective DIFA Students from CPA Canada
To blow the whistle or not blow the whistle: That is the question.
Directing the puck: Keeping forensic accounting in context and defining its success
Peeling back the onion: common misconceptions about occupational fraud
Publications and Resources
- IFA Practice Aids (published by CICA Alliance for Excellence in Investigative and Forensic Accounting)
- 2010 Focus on Forensic Accounting & Fraud Special Issue (The Bottomline)
- Forensic Accounting eJournal (Accounting Research Network)
