Though financial fraud in Nigeria has witnessed highly publicized cases especially in the banking system, Enyi
(2009) undertook a study to offer suggestions using real case problem on how to apply forensic accounting in
investigating variances and suspected fraudulent activities in manufacturing processes and thus suggests that the
application of forensic accounting applies to all scenes where fraud is a possibility.
Okoye and Akenbor (2009) commenting on the application of forensic accounting in developing economies like
Nigeria, notes that forensic accounting is faced with so many bottlenecks. Crumbly (2001), Grippo and Ibex
(2003) reveal the following challenges confronting the application of forensic accounting. (i) A significant
challenge that faces a forensic accountant is the task of gathering information that is admissible in a court of law.
(ii) The admissibility, of evidence in compliance with the laws of evidence is crucial to successful prosecutions of
criminal and civil claims. (iii) Globalization of the economy and the fact that a fraudster can be based anywhere
in the world has led to the problem of inter-jurisdiction.
Degboro and Olofinsola (2007) note that an important challenge to the application of forensic accounting in
financial fraud control in Nigeria is that the law is not always up to date with the latest advancements in
technology. Also, forensic accounting is seen as an expensive service that only big companies can afford. Thus,
most companies prefer to settle the issue outside the court to avoid the expensive cost and the risk of bad publicity
on their corporate image. In addition, forensic accounting is a new trend particularly in developing economies.
Hence, accountants with adequate technical know-how on forensic issues are hardly available.
Though financial fraud in Nigeria has witnessed highly publicized cases especially in the banking system, Enyi
(2009) undertook a study to offer suggestions using real case problem on how to apply forensic accounting in
investigating variances and suspected fraudulent activities in manufacturing processes and thus suggests that the
application of forensic accounting applies to all scenes where fraud is a possibility.
Okoye and Akenbor (2009) commenting on the application of forensic accounting in developing economies like
Nigeria, notes that forensic accounting is faced with so many bottlenecks. Crumbly (2001), Grippo and Ibex
(2003) reveal the following challenges confronting the application of forensic accounting. (i) A significant
challenge that faces a forensic accountant is the task of gathering information that is admissible in a court of law.
(ii) The admissibility, of evidence in compliance with the laws of evidence is crucial to successful prosecutions of
criminal and civil claims. (iii) Globalization of the economy and the fact that a fraudster can be based anywhere
in the world has led to the problem of inter-jurisdiction.
Degboro and Olofinsola (2007) note that an important challenge to the application of forensic accounting in
financial fraud control in Nigeria is that the law is not always up to date with the latest advancements in
technology. Also, forensic accounting is seen as an expensive service that only big companies can afford. Thus,
most companies prefer to settle the issue outside the court to avoid the expensive cost and the risk of bad publicity
on their corporate image. In addition, forensic accounting is a new trend particularly in developing economies.
Hence, accountants with adequate technical know-how on forensic issues are hardly available.
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