As forensic accountants you often will be analyzing numbers, spreadsheets, charts and figures helping others to understand the financials in particular cases.

That analysis will often be used to prosecute or defend individuals or companies charged with fraud.

The mail fraud (18 USC 1341) and wire fraud statutes (18 USC 1343) are the main statutes that white collar investigators and prosecutors use to charge fraud.

Are the mail fraud and wire fraud statutes too broad, or are they necessary to stop schemes to defraud?

Will other statues be as effective in stopping the fraud?

Why or why not?