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Data Sleuth: Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations
Straightforward, practical guidance for working fraud examiners and forensic accountants
In Data Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations, certified fraud examiner, former FBI support employee, private investigator, and certified public accountant Leah Wietholter delivers a step-by-step guide to financial investigation that can be applied to almost any forensic accounting use-case. The book emphasizes the use of best evidence as you work through problem-solving data analysis techniques that address the common challenge of imperfect and incomplete information.
The accomplished author bridges the gap between modern fraud investigation theory and practical applications and processes necessary for working practitioners. She also
Access to a complimentary website with supplementary resources, including a Fraud Detection Worksheet and case planning template Strategies for systematically applying the Data Sleuth(R) framework to streamline and grow your practice Methods and techniques to improve the quality of your work product
Data Sleuth is an indispensable, hands-on resource for practicing and aspiring fraud examiners and investigators, accountants, and auditors. It's a one-of-a-kind book that puts a practical blueprint to effective financial investigation in the palm of your hand.
In Data Using Data in Forensic Accounting Engagements and Fraud Investigations, certified fraud examiner, former FBI support employee, private investigator, and certified public accountant Leah Wietholter delivers a step-by-step guide to financial investigation that can be applied to almost any forensic accounting use-case. The book emphasizes the use of best evidence as you work through problem-solving data analysis techniques that address the common challenge of imperfect and incomplete information.
The accomplished author bridges the gap between modern fraud investigation theory and practical applications and processes necessary for working practitioners. She also
Access to a complimentary website with supplementary resources, including a Fraud Detection Worksheet and case planning template Strategies for systematically applying the Data Sleuth(R) framework to streamline and grow your practice Methods and techniques to improve the quality of your work product
Data Sleuth is an indispensable, hands-on resource for practicing and aspiring fraud examiners and investigators, accountants, and auditors. It's a one-of-a-kind book that puts a practical blueprint to effective financial investigation in the palm of your hand.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2022
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About the author
Leah Wietholter
1 book2 followersLeah Wietholter, MBA, CFE, PI, CPA is the CEO and Founder of Workman Forensics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Leah discovered an interest and talent for forensic accounting. After leaving the FBI, she served as a senior certified fraud examiner in a Tulsa public accounting firm before leaving to open Workman Forensics in 2010.
With over 15 years of experience and more than 150 cases worked, Leah has honed her industry expertise to create the Data Sleuth ® Process--a scalable, data-first approach to forensic accounting engagements and fraud investigations.
Leah also hosts The Investigation Game Podcast - A bi-weekly podcast where she discusses all things investigation with other industry experts--providing tips and tools to help listeners become better investigators. Leah volunteers as Treasurer for the Tulsa Crime Stoppers. She holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Oral Roberts University and an MBA from Oklahoma State University.
With over 15 years of experience and more than 150 cases worked, Leah has honed her industry expertise to create the Data Sleuth ® Process--a scalable, data-first approach to forensic accounting engagements and fraud investigations.
Leah also hosts The Investigation Game Podcast - A bi-weekly podcast where she discusses all things investigation with other industry experts--providing tips and tools to help listeners become better investigators. Leah volunteers as Treasurer for the Tulsa Crime Stoppers. She holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Oral Roberts University and an MBA from Oklahoma State University.
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June 8, 2023
I read this for my continuing education. Now I want to switch careers and work in forensic accounting. VERY well-written with lots of useful tips.
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