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The main purpose of this study is to determine whether forensic accounting is an effective tool for preventing fraud. To conduct a comprehensive analysis, the research examines three aspects: the skills and attributes of a forensic accountant, the techniques used in forensic accounting, and the challenges and opportunities in the development of the forensic accounting profession. The study’s sample includes 30 articles that were critically reviewed using a combination of systematic and traditional literature review methods. The main findings of the study suggest that the abilities and skills, as well as the techniques used in forensic accounting, make this function an effective tool in detecting and preventing fraud; however, they require more attention from academic institutions and specialized bodies that train accounting experts. Moreover, forensic accounting must be recognized as an independent profession. This study can assist businesses and policymakers in improving fraud detection and prevention methods. Furthermore, it can be used in schools to enhance accounting and audit curricula. The study has a social implication because it helps in the prevention and detection of fraud and discusses the forensic accounting profession.
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This work was supported by a grant of the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research, CNCS - UEFISCDI, project number PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-2174, within PNCDI III.
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Capraș, I.L., Achim, M.V. (2023). An Overview of Forensic Accounting and Its Effectiveness in the Detection and Prevention of Fraud. In: Achim, M.V. (eds) Economic and Financial Crime, Sustainability and Good Governance. Contributions to Finance and Accounting. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34082-6_13
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