Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential by the AICPA

Thanks to the CSI television series, most people have become familiar with the term “forensics” and know that it involves legal situations.  In the financial world, CPA’s may earn the CFF designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the ultimate governing body of accountancy in the United States.   Forensic accounting is a specialization that … Read more

Kardashian-Humphries Divorce Legalities

  Unless you have been living in a cave for the last year, you have seen the Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries marriage and divorce plastered all over the internet.  Kim is a high profile reality show figure and Kris is a professional basketball player.  In what appears to be a publicity stunt by Kim, but unknown … Read more

Expert Witnesses

What is an Expert Witness? Someone skilled in a particular art, trade or profession with special information or expertise in a particular area may be qualified as an expert witness.  However, they must testify in the field which they qualified.  Forensic Accountants testify in the field of accounting, finance, taxes, and related areas.  They are … Read more

Forensic Accounting?

Forensic Accountants and CSI???  Most people have watched the television program “CSI” and been fascinated by the crime scene forensic investigators analyzing little tiny fragments of material to solve a case.  This may have introduced you to the word “forensic” but how does that go with “accounting.”  The two couldn’t seem more unrelated!     Examining Financials … Read more