Bharat Forensic Investigation and Fraud Reporting in India Detect and Investigate Frauds Practical Insight to Predict Prevent by Sandeep Baldava & Deepa Agarwal Edition 2025

Description

📘 Overview & Scope

• Comprehensive guide on forensic accounting, fraud investigation methodology, and governance-driven fraud reporting in India

• Covers detection, prevention, prediction, and detailed investigation strategies.

Stakeholders & Accountability

• Explores roles of CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, independent directors, statutory auditors, internal/external auditors, audit committees, whistleblowers, and enforcement authorities

• Offers clarity on responsibilities at various organizational levels based on governance regulations

Legal Framework & Reporting

• Defines “fraud” per Indian laws and regulatory standards.

• Addresses fraud reporting obligations under Indian corporate and governance norms

Forensic Investigation Methodology

• Traces evolution of forensic investigations in India and differentiates audits from deep-dive investigations bloomsburyprofessional.in+5neupinch.com+5bigbookshop.com+5.

• Details types of fraud investigations (financial statement fraud, cyberfraud, bank/financial institution fraud).

• Describes forensic accounting processes: data gathering, interviews, digital forensics

Case Studies & Practical Tools

• Over 100 real-life Indian fraud cases with modus operandi and lessons learned ey.com+10amazon.sa+10bigbookshop.com+10.

• Includes illustrative reporting templates and auditor reporting examples.

Expert Perspectives

• Contributions from seasoned professionals—Audit Committee Chairs, CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, CFEs, CISAs, IPS officers, legal experts—providing practical, battle-tested insights.

Emerging Trends & Tech Focus

• Probes evolving fraud patterns, including cyber fraud risks and forensic standards (like ICAI standards)

• Discusses the role of AI/ML and advanced data analytics in fraud detection and prevention, reflecting cutting-edge trends .

FAQs & Ethical Considerations

• Tackles topical questions: anonymous complaints, use of personal device data, forensic interviews, admissibility of platforms like WhatsApp as evidence, next steps post-fraud discovery, and pitfalls with over reliance on technology