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 / Tax Forensics

Anti – money laundering forensics

Client Acceptance forensics

Why Incorporate?

Directors – Company Law / Tax issues

Regulatory reporting to be aware of

Reliefs involving Company & Tax law  

SPEAKER 

Dermot Madden B.Comm (Hons).,  FCCA, FCPA, Dip IFRS, Dip Forensic Accounting, Dip. Insolvency, Commissioned Inspector of Taxes, Accredited Mediator.

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.