Forensic CPA Firms
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What Are Forensic CPA Firms?
Forensic CPA firms combine accounting expertise with investigative skills to examine financial information in legal contexts. These firms specialize in fraud detection, litigation support, damage calculations, and expert witness testimony for courts, attorneys, and law enforcement.
Forensic accountants serve as financial detectives, uncovering embezzlement, analyzing business disputes, tracing assets, and quantifying economic damages. They work on cases ranging from employee theft to complex securities fraud, providing objective analysis and clear testimony for legal proceedings.
Key Terms
CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner credential
Fraud Triangle - Opportunity, pressure, rationalization model
Asset Tracing - Following money trail investigations
Economic Damages - Financial loss calculations
Expert Witness - Court testimony provider
Digital Forensics - Electronic evidence analysis
Embezzlement - Employee theft of funds
Ponzi Scheme - Investment fraud structure
Industry Statistics
Market Size: $3+ billion annually in forensic services
Fraud Losses: $4.7 trillion globally per year
Detection Rate: Only 43% of fraud cases discovered
CFE Professionals: 90,000+ worldwide certified examiners
Hourly Rates: $200-$800 for expert services
Case Duration: 3-18 months average investigation
Recovery Rate: 15-20% of fraud losses typically recovered
Growth Rate: 12% annually driven by cybercrime
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