ABSTRACT
The study investigated the use of forensic accounting in fraud detection and prevention in Nigeria Banks and therefore hypothesized that forensic accounting techniques like computer assisted auditing technique, data mining technique, relative size factor and Benford 's law does significantly influence fraud detection & prevention. The study adopted primary data through the administration of structured questionnaire and used the ordinary least based simple regression to estimate the relationship of the variables gotten from the questionnaire. It was found out that the table value of 2.06 at dfl= 4. The study therefore recommends that auditors are expected to consider whether the information presented in the financial statements is relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable when forming an opinion on whether financial statements fairly present the financial position. results of operations and cash flows of an entity and are required to discuss their judgment about the quality of an entity's financial statements with the audit committee.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTERONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem '1
1.3 Objectives of The Study 3
1.4 Research Questions 3
1.5 Research Hypothesis 4
1.6 Significance of the Study 4
1. 7 Scope of the Study 5
1.8 Limitations of the Study 5
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 N ature of Fraud 7
2.2 Causes of Frauds in Nigeria 7
2.3 Forms of Frauds 11
2.4 Types of Frauds 12
2.5 Effects of Frauds 17
2.6 Cases of Frauds in Nigeria 20
2.7 Nature of Forensic Auditing 21
2.8 Skills Required by a Forensic Auditor 23
2.9 The Role of Forensic Auditor 25
2.10 Application of Forensic Audit 26
2.11 Certified Frauds Examiners (CFE) 3
2.12 Empirical Reviews 31
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CHAPTER THREE
3 .1 Research Design 33
3 .2 Area of the Study 33
3 .3 Population and Sample Size of the Study 33
3.4 Method of Data Collections 34
3.4.1 Primary Data Collections 34
3.4.2 Secondary Data Collections ~4
3 .5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument 34
3.6 Data Analysis Procedure 35
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and Analysis of Data 37
4.1 Analysis of Research Questions 37
4.2 Testing of Hypothesis 46
4.3 Discussion of Findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings 53
5.2 Conclusion 53
5 .3 Recommendations 54
References
Appendix
OGBONNA, B (2021). Effect Of Forensic Audit On Fraud Detection And Prevention. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 30, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-forensic-audit-on-fraud-detection-and-prevention-7-2
BEATICE, OGBONNA. "Effect Of Forensic Audit On Fraud Detection And Prevention" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Jan. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-forensic-audit-on-fraud-detection-and-prevention-7-2. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
BEATICE, OGBONNA. "Effect Of Forensic Audit On Fraud Detection And Prevention". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 11 Jan. 2021. Web. 30 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-forensic-audit-on-fraud-detection-and-prevention-7-2 >.
BEATICE, OGBONNA. "Effect Of Forensic Audit On Fraud Detection And Prevention" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-forensic-audit-on-fraud-detection-and-prevention-7-2