Basic Interview Techniques for Forensic Accountants  

Upon successful completion of this course, the user should be able to:

• identify characteristics of an effective interview;

• recognize considerations and proper procedures in gathering, marking, and preserving evidence for admissibility in a legal proceeding;

• identify the various types of questions that can be used during an interview;

• recognize the possibility and effects of deception on gathering information through interviews;

• recognize some 'flags' that the interviewee may be deceptive in her/his response for one reason or another;

• identify successful techniques in obtaining and reporting confessions; and

• identify appropriateness and dangers of various interview locations.