Fraud Examination

Equip your students with the skills necessary to identify, detect, investigate and prevent all types of fraud with Albrecht/Albrecht/Albrecht/Zimbelman's FRAUD EXAMINATION, 7th EDITION. This popular text closely examines the nature of fraud using memorable business examples and captivating cases of actual fraud, including recent developments in cyber fraud. Students explore how technology can be used to both commit and detect fraud. Students also examine today's legal options for victims of fraud. Significant discussion on forensic analysis expands students' understanding of the field, while new and timely examples, problems and exercises reinforce concepts with meaningful practical applications. In addition, proven learning features help students focus on the most important information in fraud today as they prepare to make a difference in contemporary business.

W. Steve Albrecht is the Andersen Alumni Professor of Accountancy in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from BYU and MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner.

Chad Albrecht is a Full Professor and the MBA Director at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Throughout his career. Dr. Albrecht has published more than fifty publications, including several books and many research articles. Dr. Albrecht’s research has been used by the AICPA and the Institute of Fraud Prevention (ACFE) in training, research and other educational initiatives. Dr. Albrecht’s research has been quoted more than 4,000 times and appeared in various news agencies. Dr. Albrecht has taught fraud prevention courses in the United States, South America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Albrecht worked as a licensed stockbroker for the Bank of Montreal.

Dr. Conan C. Albrecht was a professor of information systems at Brigham Young University for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Albrecht has researched and taught fraud prevention and detection as well as enterprise development, middleware, programming and technology security. He has engaged in fraud prevention and detection consulting with many organizations, including both multinational and governmental organizations (including the World Bank and US Military). Dr. Albrecht researches computer-based fraud detection techniques and online group dynamics. He recently left higher education to pursue his lifelong goal of transforming higher education through technology and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Mark F. Zimbelman is the Mary and Ellis Professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He teaches classes on auditing and fraud examination and focuses his research on fraud. His research has been published in numerous academic journals and he has worked with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors in writing various publications on fraud. Dr. Zimbelman received his CPA license and worked for more than six years as a financial statement auditor and later as an industry controller. After obtaining his doctorate, he worked with KPMG in their fraud and forensics practice. This opportunity provided hands-on experience investigating topics covered in this text.