Investigation and Forensic Accountant
Marc Tasse Overview:
This course provides a thorough introduction to the field of forensic accounting, focusing on the skills and techniques used to investigate fraud, analyze financial documents, and provide expert accounting insights in legal contexts. Participants will learn how to apply accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to uncover truths in financial statements, identify irregularities, and assist in legal proceedings.
Why you should Attend:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a forensic accountant
- Learn key forensic analysis techniques and tools
- Develop skills in identifying and investigating potential fraudulent activities
- Gain expertise in preparing reports that may be used in legal contexts
- Enhance abilities to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-experts
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Introduction to Forensic Accounting and its Scope
- Legal Framework for Forensic Accounting
- Techniques for Fraud Detection and Investigation
- Financial Statement Analysis and Red Flags
- Use of Technology in Forensic Accounting
- Conducting Interviews and Gathering Evidence
- Preparation of Forensic Accounting Reports
Who Will Benefit:
- Participants should have a basic Understanding of Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting. Experience with Financial Analysis or Auditing is Beneficial but not Required. Familiarity with Legal Processes or a Background in Law Enforcement would also be Advantageous
Speaker Profile
Marc Tasse is a globally recognized expert on corporate misconduct, crisis response, and ethical leadership, who has extensive experience as an independent special advisor to various board chairs, board members, and CEOs of corporations and organizations, federal and provincial departments, agencies and crown corporations. As a Fellow Chartered Governance Professional, he advises various clients on "high profile and sensitive case" related to alleged corruption, fraud, money laundering, financial misconduct, conflict of interest, and breach of fiduciary duty.
A Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant and a multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and at the Telfer Executive MBA program, Mr. Tassé has delivered lectures on corporate ethics and financial scandal remediation at some of the world’s premier universities such as McGill University and Harvard University.