Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting, Second Edition

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In recent years, the law enforcement community has become more aware of "white collar" crime, yet has lacked the training for combating these criminals. Meanwhile, accountants are witnessing a rise in financial crime, but are not accustomed to examining for fraud during their audits. It has become imperative for students training for law enforcement and accounting careers to expand their knowledge and expertise to include both legal and financial aspects of economic crime. Written by a retired IRS agent with more than twenty years of experience, Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting, Second Edition offers a thorough examination of current methods and legal concerns for the detection and prosecution of economic crime. The text guides readers through the process, from detection to indictment and conviction. It explains the mechanics of gambling, fraud, and money laundering, and then illustrates how prosecutors present the tax codes, offshore banking laws, and the RICO statutes to judges and juries. This updated edition provides additional focus on locating terrorist funds, related new laws enacted, and computer fraud. Each chapter provides a summary along with applicable outlines. The increasing corrupt state of business makes it essential to recognize financial crime at an early stage and follow the proper procedures for prosecution. This practical textbook provides students with a solid understanding of fraud examination and forensic accounting that they will need throughout their careers.

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Waste of good paper.......2005-06-21

An instructor actually chose this text for a class. I know the choices were limited because this is a rather obscure subject, but there has to be something better than this! I have never seen a textbook biased until reading this one. This guy is clearly anti-union and is hung up on "Godfather"-type transactions. This book is absolutely worthless.

Bad,BAD,BAD.......2004-06-15

This book has NOTHING to do with Forensic Accounting-the title is VERY deceptive-if you want a history of crime like who the Mafia is then go ahead and waste your time.....bad book

Financial Investigation & Forensic Accounting Review.......2001-11-24

G.A. Manning does an excellent job of taking complex subjects, like law and accounting, and makes them interesting and easy to read. The book is a superb reference to the beginner by way of providing a broad overview of the many facets that forensic examiners are exposed to. The book is also a superb reference to the advanced reader as it reiterates in detail many of the audit program, internal control and evidentiary procedures. As a Certified Management Accountant in pursuit of the Certified Forensic Accounting designation, I enjoyed the book greatly.

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Facts and Figures on Government Finance, 37th Edition

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Facts and Figures on Government Finance, 37th Edition

Manufacturer: Tax Foundation
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ASIN: 1884096174

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Published regularly since 1941 and annually since 1990, Facts and Figures on Government Finance is a goldmine of public finance data at every level of government, with comparisons of taxing and spending levels spanning a century. It answers such questions as:

• How much of the nation's earnings is collected in taxes?
• How much do wealthy Americans pay in income taxes?
• How have income tax rates changed since the Constitution was amended in 1913?
• When is Tax Freedom Day in each state?
• Which states do not have an income tax?
• How many Americans live below the poverty level?
• How much does the federal government spend on education?

This compendium of public finance data also includes the best historical presentation of the history of individual income tax rates available anywhere.

This annual reference book contains over 200 charts of the most recent government finance data available, conveniently divided into 7 sections: Selected Economic Statistics, Overview of All Governments, Federal Government, State and Local Governments, State Governments, Local Governments and International.

More useful than several more specialized volumes, Facts and Figures on Government Finance combines material from numerous sources, including out-of-print government documents, private sources and official government data from the Office of Management and Budget, the Commerce Department and the Treasury Department. For state and local finance, it fills the gap left by the discontinuation of the Census Bureau's Government Finance series.

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great reference

Facts & Figures On Government Finance

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ASIN: 1884096212

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• How much of the nation's earnings is collected in taxes? • How much do wealthy Americans pay in income taxes? • How have income tax rates changed since the Constitution was amended in 1913? • When is Tax Freedom Day in each state? • How much does the federal government spend on education? • Which states do not have an income tax? • How many Americans live below the poverty level? • This compendium of public finance data also contains the best tabular historical presentation of individual income tax rates available anywhere.

This annual reference book contains 184 charts of the most recent government finance data available, conveniently divided into six sections: Selected Economic Statistics, Overview of All Governments, Federal Government, State and Local Governments, State Governments and Local Governments, as well as a glossary and index.

More useful than several more specialized volumes, Facts and Figures on Government Finance combines material from numerous sources—including out-of-print government documents, private sources and official government data from the Office of Management and Budget, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department and the Treasury Department.

Facts and Figures on Government Finance can be found in university libraries, government agencies, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, think tanks and corporations all across the U.S. and numerous other countries. Government officials, economists, CEOs, professors, students and reporters alike rely on this valuable resource. It is also a useful tool for people seeking to increase their knowledge of the nation's finances, communicate effectively with their elected officials and develop a better understanding of the perennial debates over taxes and spending.

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great reference.......2005-02-28

An excellent reference for stats on government finance....easy to read and well organized...Friedman's comments are accurate

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance (32nd ed)

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance (Facts and Figures on Government Finance)

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance (Facts and Figures on Government Finance)

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance (Facts and Figures on Government Finance)

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance, 1983

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance, 1983
Incorporated Tax Foundation
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Facts & Figures on Government Finance, 1992 (Facts and Figures on Government Finance)

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Facts & Figures on Government Finance, 1992 (Facts and Figures on Government Finance)
Gregory S. Leong , Joel C. White , A. William Ahern , and Peter J. Neff
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Facts and Figures in Government Finance
Tax Foundation
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ASIN: 0801836182

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Equity and Trusts is a core subject of study for nearly all law students. Unlike most other texts, this book approaches them from a contextual standpoint rather than focussing on legal sources alone. It emphasizes the numerous family, commercial and charitable contexts within which the legal rules operate, and integrates analysis of the law with discussion of those contexts. Selective use is made of extracts from key legal and non-legal mateirals to help provide a focus for study.

Equity and Trusts: Text, Cases and Materials (Swot: Success Without Tears)

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Equity and Trusts: Text, Cases and Materials (Swot: Success Without Tears)
Paul Todd
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Oosterhoff on Trusts: Text, Commentary, and Materials

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Oosterhoff on Trusts: Text, Commentary, and Materials
A. H. Oosterhoff
Manufacturer: Thomson/Carswell
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Restitution Law : Text, Cases & Materials

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Restitution Law : Text, Cases & Materials
Erbacher , and Sharon Erbacher
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ASIN: 1876213221

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This book is the first casebook on restitution law to be published in Australia. It contains comprehensive extracts from the most significant Australian and English cases, together with some Canadian cases which indicate the possible direction which Australian law will take.

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