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When Allegations Hit: What Boards Need To Know

A whistleblower tip. A short-seller report. A regulatory inquiry. Regardless of how an allegation surfaces, a company's response matters.

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Conducting an Internal Accounting Investigation in Response to an Allegation

In this video series, our investigations experts answer five key questions around what reports typically trigger an internal accounting investigation, what boards need to know about responding and what role forensic accountants play.

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Episode 1

What Sets an Accounting Investigation in Motion?

While allegations can be made through a variety of sources — a short seller, activist investor or government regulator — the most common triggers are internal whistleblowers. In this introductory video, our experts reflect on how allegations surface and how boards typically respond.

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Episode 2

What is the Board’s Role in an Accounting Investigation

The board is the defining stakeholder in an internal accounting investigation. But what does this oversight role entail? In this video, our experts discuss the board’s responsibilities throughout the investigation and in implementing remedial measures based on its findings.

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Episode 3

What Are the Risks of Not Responding to an Allegation?

What are the stakes at play once an allegation is made? In this video, our experts discuss the impacts of ignoring an allegation, including allowing internal issues to fester, disrupting internal operations and ultimately harming your company's credibility in the market.

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Episode 4

What is a Company’s First Step in Responding to an Allegation?

The first 24 to 72 hours are critical in an internal accounting investigation. Once an allegation surfaces, organizations must determine the response and identify the right investigation partners. In this video, our forensic accounting leaders discuss the decisions that shape an effective response.

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Episode 5

What is the Role of a Forensic Accountant in Reviewing Allegations

Forensic accountants serve as a critical component of the investigation team, identifying channels of information, analyzing data and presenting findings and recommendations to key players. In our final video, our experts reflect on the vital role their technical acumen plays in an investigation.

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