Forensic Accounting
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
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- (n.) The application of accounting principles and investigative techniques to legal disputes and issues, often involving fraud detection and financial litigation support.
The court relied on forensic accounting to uncover evidence of embezzlement.
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Forensic accounting uniquely combines accounting and legal investigative skills, essential for presenting evidence in court.
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