Description
With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, forensic accountants are frequently used in uncovering hidden income and assets. It is not uncommon for one spouse to hide money from another, sometimes for nefarious reasons. As a CPA, your services are valued by high-net-worth individuals who hire attorneys in their divorce proceedings. In this course, you will learn the art of financial investigations and how to uncover the truth in divorce cases, whether from offshore accounts to lifestyle analysis. Step by step, the course will teach you the valuable skills necessary in finding, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting your findings to your client and if needed, ultimately in divorce court.
Objective
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify the skill set needed for an engagement with family law attorneys
- Implement a marketing plan for your forensic accounting services
- Evaluate the types of source documents needed for a financial investigation
- Trace assets and income commonly found in divorce proceeding
- Recognize red flags in a financial investigation
- Conduct basic calculations of marital assets
- Prepare a report of your findings for court proceedings
Advanced Preparation
None
Required Knowledge
A basic understanding of tax returns and reconstructing books and records
Who Should Attend
CPAs, forensic accountants
Credit Types
- CPE – Accounting
- On Demand
Registration Fees
| Registration | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ODX00326: Registration – Member | Mem | $165 |
| ODX00326: Registration – Non-Member | NM | $325 |
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.For information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit our Registration Policies page or call 800-469-1352.