The Accountant's Handbook of Fraud and Commercial Crime by Joseph T. Wells, Robert J. Lindquist and G. Jack Bologna (1993, Hardcover)

Key Details
Author:	Jack Bologna, Joseph T. Wells, Robert J. Lindquist, G. Jack Bologna
Language:	English
Publisher:	John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	0471526428
ISBN-13:	9780471526421

Size
Thickness:	1.2 in
Weight:	30.4 oz

Publisher's Note
Provides accountants in industry, government, and private practice with the basic tools and raw materials to build an overlying practical structure of fraud knowledge, an investigative mentality, and rules of evidence. The handbook is divided into four major parts on understanding fraud, general techniques for prevention, preventing specific types of fraud, and crisis management. Includes a glossary and an appendix of professional studies and pronouncements. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Since the responsibility of detecting and preventing fraud now falls heavily on the accounting profession, the accountant needs this practical and complete tool for dealing with real and potential fraud. Helps accountants develop an investigative eye toward both internal and external fraud and provides information on how to cope with it when discovered. Preventive measures for avoiding fraud are also discussed. Contains forms, checklists and thoroughly tested material. Updates will include recent cases, new developments and new practice aids.