Overview
There are many issues which involve forensic thinking, company law and taxation, and their inter-relationships, which professionals need to keep in mind, as they advise clients, or work as professional accountants in industry.
Being aware of such relationships will enhance the professional’s critical thinking as he or she ponder issues or advise on potential courses of action.
This will enhance their ability to add value to their work for their clients or employers.
Key Features
- What exactly is forensic accounting?
- Experience required/critical skills
- Fraudulent Behaviour – detection / report
- Types of engagements
- Report & letter writing techniques
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Critical & Evidence based thinking for Accountants
- Legal Environment / Regulatory reporting to be aware of
- Tax Forensics
- Anti – money laundering forensics
- Client Acceptance forensics
Dermot Madden
Former Commissioned Higher Grade Inspector of Taxes, Revenue Commissioners, B. Comm (Hons)., FCCA, FCPA, Dip IFRS, DIP Insolvency, Dip Forensic Accounting, Cert UK & Irish GAAP, Accredited Media
Dermot Madden has over forty years’ experience working at senior levels in the Revenue Commissioners and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE). He is a former Commissioned Inspector of Taxes who lead the DIRT enquiry audits on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners. He was the senior Forensic Accountant in the ODCE for over fourteen years. He has substantial and unique courtroom experience in giving expert witness testimony. He has authored grounding affidavits in major white collar criminal cases. He has lectured and examined Forensic Accounting in Trinity College Dublin. He will bring his unique experiences, insights and advices to accounting and auditing professionals, to enhance their understanding of day-to-day Company Law and Tax issues and relationships.