Accounting Types

Ethics

The principles and values that govern ethical behavior in business and accounting.

Ethics and Legal Issues

The principles and values that govern ethical behavior and compliance with laws and regulations in business and accounting.

Expert Witness Testimony

The process of providing testimony in legal proceedings as an expert in financial and accounting matters.

Financial Planning and Analysis

The process of setting financial goals and creating a plan to achieve them, and analyzing financial data to evaluate financial performance and support decision-making.

Financial Statement Auditing

An examination of a company's financial statements by an independent auditor to determine whether they are accurate, complete, and comply with accounting standards.

Forensic Accountant

A professional who specializes in investigating financial fraud and white-collar crime.

Fraud Investigation

The process of investigating and analyzing financial fraud and other financial crimes.

Fraud Prevention

The process of implementing policies and procedures to prevent fraud in an organization.

General Accounting

The process of recording and reporting financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.

Governance and Business Ethics

The process of establishing and maintaining ethical behavior, accountability, and transparency in business operations and governance.

Information Systems

The study and management of computer-based information systems to support business operations and decision-making.

Information Technology Auditing

The process of reviewing and evaluating an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure they are secure, reliable, and compliant with laws and regulations.

Insurance Planning

The process of identifying and managing insurance needs and risks to protect financial assets.

Internal Audit Process

The process of planning, executing, and reporting on internal audits to evaluate an organization's internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Internal Auditor

A professional who performs independent evaluations of an organization's internal controls and processes to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and to identify areas for improvement.

Internal Control and Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks in government organizations, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure internal control.

Internal Controls

The policies and procedures designed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information and prevent fraud and errors.