Surveys
2015
February
F
Forensic Accounting

Forensic Accounting

You are invited to participate in our survey that is examining the current state of forensic accounting at the largest CPA firms in the greater Pittsburgh area. In this survey, approximately 20 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their knowledge and experience with forensic accounting and the development of forensic accounting at the CPA firm where they are employed. It will take approximately 3-6 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions and knowledge. Your survey responses will be strictly used for the purpose of undergraduate research that has been approved by the Robert Morris University IRB.

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Elisabeth Rosenstern at 724-302-9095 or [email protected] or Dr. Vickie Fratto at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

By checking this box, I agree to the terms of this survey and consent to have my survey responses used for research purposes.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree to the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
* You are familiar with forensic accounting as defined in this survey

* There is a need to have specialists or a department specifically for forensic accounting

* Forensic accounting is a subset of auditing

Please indicate the extent to which you agree to the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Do not know or does not apply to this firm
* Requests for forensic accounting services have increased for the firm since Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)

* Our firm is able to find enough qualified individuals to fulfill the need for forensic accounting

* Our firm has enough qualified individuals to train those who are becoming forensic accountants

Please indicate the extent to which you agree to the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Do not know
* Undergraduate accounting programs should require students to take classes pertaining to forensic accounting

* Graduate programs that specialize in forensic accounting services would be a preferred prerequisite for someone wishing to become a forensic accountant