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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Texas Supreme Court Addresses Informal Fiduciary Relationships and The Fiduciary Duties Owed By Accountants

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In Pitts v. Rivas, Rivas brought claims against his accountants for negligence/malpractice, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, based on alleged errors in financial statements that harmed his business....more

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Conducting Forensic Accounting And Internal Investigations

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Introduction - The term forensic accounting is often misused and misunderstood. Tell someone you are a forensic accountant, and the response typically is: “So, like CSI on television!” Sort of. But forensic accountants...more

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Auditor Liability: The Case against PwC

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At least as far back as the Enron scandal and subsequent enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley, accountants and auditors have been viewed as uniquely positioned to serve a crucial watchdog role. Among their many functions, they...more

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