use of technology in forensic accoutning investigation

Technology Use in Forensic Accounting Investigation

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Technology Use in Forensic Accounting Investigation

Introduction

The contemporary world is challenging the premises under which accounting frauds are investigated . The entry into information age has complicated the process of investigation . Criminals has infiltrated and utilized computer technology as tools of crime . Computer crimes in the accounting field have increased due to the almost universal adoption of computer technology in this field . However , the conventional investigation processes possibly never anticipated computerization in the investigation process . It

is under these premises that the theme of this is dedicated at assessing the influence of technology on forensic investigation and the pitfalls that it brings . Cyber crimes and the process of investigation is enormously challenging . Moreover , the intricacy of the handling of evidence also makes these forensic investigations the most challenging form of investigation

Roles of technology in forensic investigation

The emergence of information age is a celebrated achievement in the 21 Century . The information age has made accomplishment of tasks very possible accurately and fast . However , it has brought with it challenges regarding the security of information . Vital data is possibly within the reach of hackers if the necessary controls are out of place Investigating computer related crimes is a most challenging task due to the complicated crime scene (Bray 2003

.1 . This is where technology assists in forensic investigation . First , it ensures tracing of the culprits even in complicated events in an error-proof manner ensuring that justice is delivered...