15ġ3 Purpose of the interview An interview can be best described as a professional conversation conducted with a specific purpose or goal in mind. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BY PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW. There is a lot of information in what someone says. *********Assumption******** 13ġ2 What did we learn? Listening is important. What time did Kate arrive at work? Kate starts work at 9 am.
What injury did Kate suffer in the fall? returned upstairs and wrapped her arm with an Ace bandage. Who did the umbrella belong to? And tripped over the umbrella outside of Wayne s apartment. 2 Presenters Forensic and Valuation Services Forensic, Investigative, and Dispute Services Erin Lentz, Senior Manager Brian Miller, Senior Associate 2ģ Learning Objectives & Agenda Grant Thornton & forensic accounting Plan & conduct fact-finding interviews Assessing truth & deception Class activity Debrief and Q&A session 3Ĥ Forensic and Valuation Services Overview What Do Forensic Accountants Do? What is Forensic Accounting? "Forensic Accounting is the identification, acquisition, analysis, and reporting of financial and economic evidence to assist parties with the determination of a disputed amount or to prove a claim." 4ĥ Forensic and Valuation Services Overview What Do Forensic Accountants Do? What is Forensic Accounting? Break it down: "forensic" and "accounting" Analyze and make sense of complex bodies of data It has a basis in accounting, with elements of finance, investigations, law, & strategy It requires the reporting of complex findings in simplified & understandable terms 5Ħ Forensic and Valuation Services Overview What Do Forensic Accountants Do? What do Forensic Accountants Actually Do? Consult on litigation matters requiring financial expertise Consult on fraud prevention & deterrence (FCPA, AML) Serve as neutral party in mediations & arbitrations Provide expert witness testimony Perform investigations involving fraud or other accounting & financial matters 6ħ Forensic interview situations When we use forensic interviews: Whistleblower investigation Financial statement restatement FCPA investigation When you use forensic interviews: Internal control testing and walkthroughs Financial statement auditing Client discussions 7Ĩ Learning Objectives & Agenda Grant Thornton & forensic accounting Plan & conduct fact-finding interviews Assessing truth & deception Class activity Debrief and Q&A session 8ĩ Kate s Story Question # 2 2.
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