Considerations When Hiring a Forensic Accountant

Alex Helfand, ENCE, Computer Forensic Specialist

Not all forensic accountants are created equal.  Just as you would with any service provider, you must exercise due diligence when selecting a forensic professional, ensuring that you choose an individual with the right credentials for your case.  There are four key factors to consider: Certifications, Experience, Reputation and Capabilities.

Certifications
The most common certification associated with a forensic accountant is Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). To become a CFE, the individual must be a member of […]

Internet Access: Is Your Data Secure? (Part 1 of 3)

John Merchant, CPA, CFE

There seem to be almost endless opportunities to log on to the Internet when you are travelling or just going about your everyday life.  Most hotels offer internet connections and often you can log on from the local coffee shop or library.  Today, these connections tend to be wireless and that raises the basic question – when you access the Internet from one of these wireless sites, is your data secure?  This question needs to be […]

Help Wanted: Applying for the Job of Identity Theft Assistant

John Merchant, CPA, CFE

Do you participate in social networking through one of the social networking Internet sites, such as Facebook?  If you do, you should exercise caution.  These sites often provide the opportunity for you to share personal information about yourself.  Such information might include your name, address and telephone number as well as more private information such as your date of birth, the schools you have attended, your place of employment and the names of your parents.  In […]