Tips For An Efficient And Effective Fraud Investigation

Law360, New York ( July 14, 2015, 12:03 PM EDT) -- Internal fraud can be defined as "the use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the organization's resources or assets. "[1] By definition, this common and serious issue appears to be relatively straightforward. Yet, as forensic accountants, we recognize that conducting an internal fraud investigation can be a complex process. The intricacies of each case stem mainly from the fact that no fraud is the same; therefore, there is no "one size fits all" work plan. Despite the many differences between each case, every internal fraud investigation is supported by a detailed analysis of the documentation produced. Therefore, the more complete the document production is, the more comprehensive the analysis will be. . . .

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