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Fraud 101: Techniques and Strategies for Understanding Fraud, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-64785-1

February 2010

256 pages

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Praise for Fraud 101 Third Edition

"With this new edition of Fraud 101, I am amazed at how much information Stephen delivers in such a concise and succinct manner. His descriptions are detailed, but easy to understand, and the case examples really help illustrate the schemes. This is an excellent reference book for anyone in the fraud prevention field, whether they are a seasoned veteran or just starting out."
—John D. Gill, JD, CFE Research Director, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

"Awesome! Sit at the head of the class—read Fraud 101 and get an A+ in understanding fraud. This book takes the reader from the classroom to the real world with its insightful case studies and practical techniques. A must-read for accountants, other professionals, business owners, and students of fraud."
—Thomas Scanlon, CPA, CFP®President, Borgida & Company, PC, CPAs

"The author clearly demonstrates his mastery of the subject matter in this well-written, easy-to-read, comprehensive guide to understanding fraud. The case studies provide insight into the definition of fraud, the different types of fraud, the perpetrator's rationale and a practical approach to investigation and prevention. The ever evolving nature of this relevant subject matter makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in learning about fraud and its wide-reaching effects."
—Jeffrey Rossi, CPA, CVA, CFEPartner, J.H. Cohn, LLP

"This book is very readable and loaded with examples from the author's rich experience in forensic accounting services. The discussions of the types of fraud and the pitfalls to watch for were very practical guidance for accountants and business people in general."
—Lawrence J. Gramling, PhD, CPA Assistant Department Head, Department of Accounting, University of Connecticut

Root out fraud before it happens with the hands-on approach found in Fraud 101, Third Edition

The more your organization can learn about fraud and the potential risks that can threaten its financial stability, the better you will be equipped to prevent schemes from occurring in the first place. The only primer you need to fully understand financial fraud, Fraud 101, Third Edition expertly arms you with the tools to eliminate future frauds and reduce fraud losses.

About the Author
Stephen Pedneault, CPA, CFF, CFE, is the founder and Principal of Forensic Accounting Services LLC, a CPA firm located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, specializing in forensic accounting, employee fraud, and litigation support matters. Steve is also the author of the forthcoming Wiley title, Anatomy of a Fraud Investigation. He has written numerous articles appearing in local and national media and is a contributor to Fraud Casebook: Lessons from the Bad Side of Business (Wiley). For more information about Stephen Pedneault, go to www.forensicaccountingservices.com.