International Research Journal of Commerce , Arts and Science
( Online- ISSN 2319 - 9202 ) New DOI : 10.32804/CASIRJ
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FORENSIC ACCOUNTING: A NEW PARADIGM
1 Author(s): DR RAJIV CHOPRA
Vol - 4, Issue- 3 , Page(s) : 783 - 790 (2013 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ
Forensic accounting has come into limelight due to rapid increase in financial frauds and white-collar crimes. But, it is a largely untrodden area in India. The integration of accounting, auditing and investigative skills creates the speciality known as forensic accounting. The opportunities for the forensic accountants are growing fast; they are being engaged in public practice and are being employed by insurance companies, banks, police forces, government agencies, etc. This article seeks to examine the meaning and nature, activities and services rendered, core knowledge and personal skills required for forensic accounting as a specialised field in the accountancy profession. Indeed, there is a future in forensic accounting as a specialised area of consulting.