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Accounting Procedures for Internal Control
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Book Review May 2004

Corporate Fraud Case Studies in Detection and Prevention

By John D. O’Gara

The title tells it all in that this author approaches the subject from a case study approach. Many auditors will appreciate the fraud detection and prevention by demonstration and example format. The book begins with an overview followed by major symptoms for fraud which is the standard format when covering this subject area. The next section of the book looks at the red flags of management fraud by using actual cases. While the cases cover different types of fraud the author identifies the common elements present in each of the case studies. The case studies provide the concept, discussion, and symptoms followed by the process used to investigate and resolve the issue. The chapters are broken down by fraud against the organization such as corruption and asset misappropriation; fraud for the organization such as financial reporting/accounting cycle and money laundering. Finally there is a methodology section covering detection and investigation. All auditors know that fraud is an ongoing concern regardless of the industry sector of the organization therefore it is always helpful to have as many books on the subject included in your professional library. This is one more that receives a “buy recommendation” from AuditNet.

Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

ISBN: 0-471-49530-3

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