product-image
Reporting and Communication of Findings
Forensic Services
CPE Self-study

Reporting and Communication of Findings

Forensic practitioner roles and the related reporting contexts and considerations are examined for practitioners offering forensic services.

$109 - $169
Do you have an AICPA or CIMA membership? Log in to apply your member discount.

Format

Online

NASBA Field of Study

Accounting

Level

Intermediate

CPE Credits

7

Author(s)

Anna Maria Cicirello

Availability

1 year

Product Number

CFF624SSO

 View  
 Business & partner 
Product Details

Intricacies of forensic engagement reporting

The ever-evolving nature of forensic engagements often requires the forensic practitioner to adapt to shifting circumstances surrounding the engagement. As a result, the engagement’s reporting considerations also must change.

You’ll decipher the complexities related to reporting and communicating findings in forensic engagements. Topics covered include:

  • Various roles performed by forensic practitioners
  • Reporting contexts of each role
  • Reporting considerations for litigation and investigation engagements

Delving deeper into reporting methods

Reporting on forensic engagements can be challenging. Knowing the appropriate methods and requirements will help better prepare you to report on your forensic engagements. You’ll examine various topics, including:

  • Reporting audiences
  • Reporting methods
  • Elements of the report

Achieving your goals

You’ll take steps toward augmenting your professional knowledge and expanding your service offerings by:

  • Understanding the reporting considerations for forensic services engagements
  • Building your knowledge in a burgeoning subspecialty within the accounting profession
  • Earning CPE credit to maintain licensure
  • Working toward your CFF® credential to expand your service offerings

Who Will Benefit

  • Primary Audience: Members of the AICPA who are interested in earning the Certified in Financial Forensics CFF® credential.
  • Secondary Audience: Professionals in the broader accounting, managerial, legal, and international business industries with interest in forensic and fraud risk management services.

Key Topics

  • Forensic practitioner roles and reporting contexts
  • Reporting considerations for litigation and investigations
  • Reporting audiences
  • Reporting methods
  • Elements of the report

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify various roles performed by the forensic practitioner, and the different contexts, reporting considerations, and audiences for practitioners carrying out each role.
  • Distinguish between reporting methods.
  • Analyze elements of the report.
  • Apply reporting considerations to the contexts of litigation and investigations.
Credit Info
CPE Credits
Online
7
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Foundational knowledge of forensic accounting
Access
Online
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 1 year after purchase date.
For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information
Pricing
Do you have an AICPA or CIMA membership? Log in to apply your member discount.
Nonmembers
Online
$169.00
AICPA Members
Online
$139.00
CIMA Members
Online
$139.00
FVS Section Members
Online
$109.00

Group ordering for your team

2 to 5 registrants

Save time with our group order form. We’ll send a consolidated invoice to keep your learning expenses organized.

Start order

6+ registrants

We can help with group discounts. Email client.support@aicpa-cima.com
US customers call 1-800-634-6780 (option 1)

Contact us
Author(s)
Anna Maria Cicirello
CFF CPA, CA, CBV, CPA/CFF
Anna Maria Cicirello is an Executive Director with KPMG's Forensic Practice, based in Toronto. She holds both the CFF and ABV credentials. She has conducted investigations involving misappropriation of assets, bribery and corruption, and earnings management. In addition, she has provided dispute advisory services involving damage quantification and calculation of economic loss in intellectual property and shareholder dispute matters. Over the years, Anna Maria has assisted numerous organizations to manage their fraud risks by conducting fraud risk assessments and leading remediation awareness training in bribery and corruption, fraud risks, and ethics. She has worked with several government and oversight bodies including government ministries, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Anna Maria has broad experience in various industries and has worked across the United States, China, and the Caribbean. She served as a university instructor for several years teaching intermediate accounting, auditing, and lecturing on specific areas prone to fraud. Anna Maria has a long history of service with the AICPA. She is a member of the CFF Credential Committee, Chairs the CFF University Task Force and contributes to many AICPA financial forensics initiatives.
Accessibility

The Association is dedicated to removing barriers to the accountancy profession and ensuring that all accountancy professionals and other members of the public with an interest in the profession or joining the profession, including those with disabilities, have access to the profession and the Association's website, educational materials, products, and services.The Association is committed to making professional learning accessible to all product users. This commitment is maintained in accordance with applicable law. For additional information, please refer to the Association's Website Accessibility Policy. As part of this commitment, this product is closed-captioned. For additional accommodation requests please contact adaaccessibility@aicpa-cima.com and indicate the product that you are interested in (title, etc.) and the requested accommodation(s): Audio/Visual/Other. A member of our team will be in contact with you promptly to make sure we meet your needs appropriately.

Ratings and reviews

Shipping and delivery
Shipping costs  and sales taxes will be added later during checkout
Cancellation Policy
View our Cancellation policy here

Related content

}