Forensic Accounting As A Tool For Fraud Detection And Prevention

ABSTRACT This study examines forensic accounting as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in the Public Sector. In conducting the study, hypotheses were stated and questionnaires were drawn in line with the hypotheses for testing.  The study utilized primary source of data collection. A total of 132 questionnaires were retrieved from staff of Nigerian Film Corporation, Jos. Analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, chi-square.  The null hypotheses were rejected indicating that forensic accounting can be used as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in the public sector. I…