Accountants and auditors are increasing the services they Offer to include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, informationtechnology consulting, and limited legal services. Specific job duties vary widely among the four major fields of accounting: public, management, and government accounting and internalauditing. Some public accountants specialize in forensic accounting. They investigate and interpret white-collar crimes such as securities and embezzlement, including money laundering by organized criminals. Forensic accountants combine their knowledge of accounting and finance with lawand investigative techniques in order to determine whether an activity is illegal.Many forensic accountants work closely with law enforcement personnel and lawyers during investigations and often appear as expert witnesses during trials. In response to recent accounting scandals, new Federal legislationrestricts the on-auditing services that public accountants can provide to clientsIf an accounting firm audits a client's financial statements, that same firm cannot provide advice on human resources,technology,investment banking,or legal matters,although accountants may still advise on tax issue,such as establishing a tax shelter
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