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essentials of accounting for governmental
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Essentials Of Accounting For Governmental
Griffin sued Covenant Inc. for damage which resulted from a collision between Griffin's motorcycle and one of Covenant's trucks. After receiving the summons, Thomas, the president and sole
Di-Di is on trial in federal court for conspiring with Coco to defraud Sally. At Di-Di's trial, the prosecutor calls Di-Di's wife to the stand to testify as to a conversation between Di-Di and Coco
At a federal trial, expert testimony concerning Mayan hieroglyphics is required. One party offers the testimony of Roberto Rinaldo, who speaks several ancient Mayan dialects and was the first to
Olfactory is a dog who searches for drugs for the Miami and Dade Sherriff's office. His territory is the Miami airport. While checking out luggage, Olfactory barks incessantly to indicate drugs in a
Hearsay is an ________________________ statements offered _____________________
Relevant evidence is any evidence that _______________________________
Relevant evidence may be excluded if the____________ value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, __________________,______________,_______________and
Under the best evidence or original document rule, the proponent must produce the original writing, recording. or photograph, or a.________________ the words writings" includes _______________
There is no need for the originals of voluminous documents that cannot be conveniently examined in court if _________________ and __________________
Generally, a witness read_______________ from a writing in aid of oral testimony.
An expert witness opinion is admissible if it ________________ the opinion is relevant. the methodology is reliable, and to give adverse testimony against
Under the spousal immunity privilege, one spouse ___________________ the other in a criminal case.
Under the confidential marital communications privilege, there must be a ___________________ at the time of _______________________
On direct examination, an attorney calls and questions ______________
Attorneys conduct cross examination to explore weaknesses in the opponent's case and, _____________________________
_____________________ court. at the time evidence requires inference of one fact from a fact that has been proved in
_____________________ evidence is a thing involved in an underlying event (for example, a weapon or document).
A leading question is one that, __________________
Generally, the examiner __________ ask leading questions.
The Federal Rules of Evidence determine,a. The facts.b. The opinions.c. The facts and opinions.d. None of the above. that courts may rely on in rendering verdicts.
Which of the following is not one of the main articles of the Federal Rules of Evidence?a. Privileges.b. Witnesses.c. Verdicts..d. All of the above are main articles of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
The most important article in the Federal Rules of Evidence is probablya. Authentication and identification.b. Opinions and expert testimony.c. Relevance and its limits.d. Hearsay
Which of the following does not justify a court excluding evidence because its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger?a. Unfair prejudice.b. Confusing delay.c. Needlessly presenting
Generally speaking, ordinary witnesses are permitted to testify based ona. Their opinions in conclusory terms.b. Their personal knowledge.c. Their opinions in conclusory terms that are based on their
Expert witnesses must be qualified by SKEET. The letter "T" in SKEET refers toa. Training.b. Technical skills. c. Training or technical skills.d. None of the above.
Regarding expert testimony, which of the following is not required by Rule 702?a. It must help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or determine a fact in issue.b. It must be based on
Given that the general qualifications are met, the expert may base an opinion on a. Facts or data in the case that the expert has introduced into evidence. b. Facts or data in the case from
The general rule is that hearsay is not admissible. There are ta. No.b. A very small number of. exceptions to this rule.c. Nearly a couple of dozen.d. Over 50.
Normally, the proponent must produce sufficient evidence to support a finding that an item be admitted as evidence. However, an official state signed and sealed document might be admitted without the
Which of the following is true?a. Many states base their rules, at least in part, on the federal rules of evidence. b. Generally speaking, state rules of evidence bear little resemblance to the
Smithson took action against the estate of Upton for nonpayment of a promissory note. Smithson filed the action in federal court under its diversity jurisdiction. The estate claims Upton paid the
Abbott is being prosecuted for the murder of Costello. To prove he did not commit the crime, Abbott wishes to testify that after the murder was committed, Barney, a member of the Coasties, a violent
Tom is being prosecuted for conspiring to sell illegal drugs in Miami. Tom denies that he was involved in any conspiracy. The prosecution calls one witness who testifies that she was a part of the
At the trial of Ike, who was accused of receiving stolen property, the prosecution called Jeff to the witness stand. Jeff testified that in a conversation that he had with Ike in jail shortly after
Berlinda and Sylvia, business partners, are being prosecuted for participating in a fraudulent real estate scheme. Earlier, Sylvia had been sued by Mike, an investor who lost a great deal of money.
Bill is prosecuted for arson. Bill denies committing the crime. At trial. Bill calls Leonard, a law officer who inter- viewed Omar, the owner of the torched building. Bill shows Leonard a document,
Angie sues Ohio Heating for negligence for injuries suffered when Ohio allegedly failed to fix Angie's heater dur- ing a strong cold snap. Angie, who is elderly and housebound, alleges that she
Grover initiates a breach of contract action against Todd. Grover claims the contract, which was reduced to writing, called for Todd to deliver 200 crates of peaches by a certain date. At trial, Todd
Vivian starts a fraud action against Dennis, a used car seller, arising from the sale of a car. Vivian asserts that Dennis advertised the car as new when in fact its odometer had been set back to
What are the key elements of the definition of forensic accounting?
What does the word "forensic" mean?
What are the two areas into which the practice of forensic accounting is typically divided?
How does auditing differ from forensic accounting?
By whom and when was the term forensic accounting coined?
What are some of the knowledge and skills required in forensic accounting? (Name at least four.)
What are two examples of types of financial cases that require investigation?
What are the three management activities associated with fraud risk management?
What special skills and knowledge are required to conduct forensic accounting investigations? (Name at least three.)
Are communication skills critical in forensic accounting? Why or why not?
What are two areas in which forensic accountants, as expert consultants, can give advice?
What are the names of three organizations that are applicable to forensic accountants and what factors play a role in determining the organizations to which forensic accountants belong?
What are the names of four credentials that are specific to the forensic practice of valuation?
Why is the skill of problem-solving so important in forensic accounting?
You have just graduated from college with an accounting degree. During your degree program you took two courses in forensic accounting. You find forensic accounting to be a fascinating area and your
You are contemplating a career in forensic accounting. Write a brief report suggesting the advantages of starting your career in each of the following ways: a staff member in a private forensic
You work as a staff accountant in a large manufacturing firm. Your company is considering a merger with another company in the industry. You have suggested to your boss that she consider hiring a
Some say that a high degree of ethics is required to be a forensic accountant. Write an essay in which you agree or disagree with this proposition. Justify your position.
Write a brief essay explaining the limitations of investigating fraud without possession of an accounting degree. Specifically, what types of fraud might require an accounting education?
Write a brief essay explaining how auditing skills contribute to the work of a forensic accountant.
Your boss wants an explanation of what is involved in forensic accounting. Write a brief memo explaining what is involved.
According to the ACFE Code of Conduct, a person conducting a fraud examination is not to express an opinion regarding the guilt or innocence of any person or party. Write a brief essay explaining why
Write a brief essay explaining several different types of cases in which a forensic accountant might serve as a testifying expert.
Write a brief essay explaining the basic areas of law with which a forensic accountant is familiar. For each area, explain why the legal knowledge is important to the forensic accountant.
Provide a written reponse to the assertion that the process of obtaining a confession should begin with collecting documentary evidence and that interviewing the suspect should be one of the last
Provide a written discussion about whether you think that all forensic accountants should be experts in digital forensics or whether each forensic accountant should have at least a fundamental
Find the Forensic and Valuation interest area at the AICPA website. What benefits does the FVS section provide to its members?
Find the Consulting Services section online. What does CS section 100 say about professional judgment with respect to estimating value?
Find information on Scott Rothstein of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the person mentioned in the profile of Richard A. Pollack. Name three of the five felonies to which he pled guilty.
Use a search engine to search using the phrase "forensic accounting services." Choose a couple of firms and click through their pages to determine descriptions of forensic accounting services they
Use a search engine to find information on the kidnapping and murder of the son of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh. What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt do that aided the FBI in determining
Research the role of forensic accounting in narcotics trafficking investigations.
Find information on the topic areas covered in the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) exam.
Search for information on the role of forensic accounting in counter-terrorism work.
As consultants, which of the following services do forensic accountants not provide?a. Advice on fraud risk mitigation.b. Valuation of an estate.c. Opining on the fair presentation of financial
When performing dispute resolution services, forensic accountants can serve as ora. Facilitators; advocators.b. Mediators; arbitrators.c. Judge; jury.d. None of the above.
Internal fraud schemes typically involve weaknesses ina. Accounting.b. Internal controls.c. Leadership.d. Assessment.
Having knowledge in which of the following areas is important for a forensic accountant?a. Information technology.b. Psychology.c. Criminology.d. All of the above.
The use of an expert witness is primarily to do which of the following?a. Settle disputes out-of-court.b. Assist the trier of fact.c. Bean advocate for the defendant or plaintiff.d. Fulfill the
According to professional standards, forensic accountants are engaged only to assist lawyers as they prepare for litigation and to testify in court.a. Trueb. False.
To work effectively, a forensic accountant should have a basic understanding of all of the following excepta. Rules of evidence.b. Law applicable to conspiracy crimes,c. Court systems.d. Enharmonic
Whereas traditional accounting has many subspecialties such as cost accounting, forensic accounting has relatively few sub-specialties.a. Trueb. False.
Auditors and forensic accountants are similar in that they botha. Use the auditing standards issued by the AICPA to guide their work.b. Are required to be independent of their clients. b.c. Are
What are the three primary items of authoritative guidance issued by the AICPA that apply to the practice of forensic accounting?
What are the names of two non-AICPA bodies that have been designated as bodies designated by AICPA Coun- cil to establish guidance?
Why was the AICPA code created?
What are the four parts of the AICPA code and who are the members to whom each part applies?
What is the difference between the words "evaluate" and "determine" as used in the AICPA code?
What should a member do if a relationship or circumstance that might represent a threat to the member's com- pliance with the rules is not covered by the rules and interpretations of the AICPA code?
Which threats may adversely affect a member's compliance with the AICPA code? (Name three.)
What is the process an AICPA member should follow when faced with an ethical conflict?
One of the general standards found in the "General Standards Rule" (ET sec. 1.300.001) is professional compe- tence. What are the other three general standards found in this section?
If a member has disclosed confidential client information without having the client's specific consent to disclose the information, he or she could be charged with violating the "Confidential Client
If a cooperative arrangement exists, independence may be impaired by operation of which three threats?
What are the three possible outcomes of the Professional Ethics Executive Committee's deliberations of potential disciplinary matters?
What are the four possible decisions the Joint Trial Board can make?
Besides the AICPA, what are the names of two organizations that have their own codes of conduct?
Besides the AICPA code, what are the names of the two primary standards that apply to forensic accounting services?
Robin had worked at Hawkes & Company, a medium-sized CPA firm, for several years when she was singled out to testify in a forensic accounting case. That evening, when she was out with friends, talk
Charlene, a member of the AICPA, works in the internal audit department of a large publically-held company that manufactures parts for a major automotive manufacturer. Charlene's duties are primarily
Karen has a passionate interest in promoting animal rights and preventing cruelty to animals. She has organized several fundraisers to benefit organizations that protect animals. Karen has recently
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