Question -
1. What four disciplines make up the knowledge base of forensic accounting?
2. How valuable is computer knowledge to a forensic accountant?
3. Where might financial statement fraud occur in a company (e.g., what are some red flags)?
4. What are the three factors of the fraud pyramid?
5. Research the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and read about the debate that led up to its passage.
Based on your research:
a. Is there consensus on whether Sarbanes is good law?
b. What did you read about those who have influenced accounting regulation in the past?
c. Can you name the important players in accounting regulation before Sarbanes? After Sarbanes? What has changed?