{"product_id":"a-forensic-accountant-edward-a-bartko-9798295665271","title":"A Forensic Accountant: Short Stories of International Corruption, Corporate Fraud, Death Threats, Suicide, and Murder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when financial fraud is uncovered-and what does it really take to expose it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn A Forensic Accountant, Edward A. Bartko, CPA and former Certified Fraud Examiner, shares true stories from a career spent investigating fraud at the highest levels of business and government. These are not hypothetical case studies or textbook examples. They are firsthand accounts of international corruption, corporate deception, bribery, embezzlement, and financial manipulation-many of which spiraled into threats, ruined careers, and even murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough gripping, real-world investigations-including Enron, WorldCom, and lesser-known but equally disturbing cases-Bartko shows how fraud actually works: how it begins, how it hides inside organizations, how it grows unchecked, and why it so often goes undetected for years. Readers gain an insider's view of how forensic accountants follow the money across companies, bank accounts, and borders, working alongside attorneys, auditors, regulators, and law enforcement to uncover the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of shocking stories, A Forensic Accountant offers a clear and accessible understanding of the mechanics of financial crime, the psychology behind unethical behavior, and the real-world consequences fraud leaves in its wake. Once you start following the money, you begin to see business-and human behavior-very differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy reading A Forensic Accountant, you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain a behind-the-scenes look at real fraud investigations, told by the professional who conducted them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how major financial scandals actually unfold, beyond headlines and documentaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how fraud is planned, executed, concealed, and ultimately exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover why fraud often escalates-from small ethical compromises into massive criminal schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the psychological drivers behind fraud, including pressure, opportunity, and rationalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how forensic accountants work with auditors, attorneys, regulators, and law enforcement to uncover the truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, this book reveals not just how fraud is uncovered-but why integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership matter more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward A. Bartko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295665271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward A. Bartko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Edward A. Bartko","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517235900671,"sku":"9798295665271","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dca7c238-7105-4122-8770-9dc92bc7f61c.jpg?v=1778730827","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-forensic-accountant-edward-a-bartko-9798295665271","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}