ENG2431. Unveiling the Financial Story: FBI Forensic Accountants (FIN, NAA)

The session covers the role of Forensic Accountants within the FBI from case inception to conviction. Using two case studies, the presenters will provide a detailed view on financial investigations, fraud detection, and data analysis. The first case study explores the new frontier of cryptocurrency, specifically in investigating sophisticated international scam networks. The second case study covers the tracing of international money movements in an espionage case involving a former U.S. intelligence officer.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the techniques of fraud detection: identifying red flags and analyzing financial anomalies.
• Recognize the application of data analysis and forensic tools to uncover international money movements.