This conversation is part of our “Wisdom in Books” series and podcast.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Howard M. Schilit, PhD, CPA, the founder and CEO of Schilit Forensics, an investment research consultancy. Howard is a pioneer in the field of detecting accounting chicanery and has testified before Congress and the SEC. He is often referred to as the “Sherlock Holmes of Accounting”.
Howard discussed his book, Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks & Fraud in Financial Reports, with Alex Gilchrist of MOI Global. The latest edition of this bestselling classic focuses on case studies from the past quarter century and brings the reader up to date on accounting chicanery in global markets. Howard and his team of forensic accounting experts reveal frauds, expose financial reporting miscreants, and reveal the latest methods companies use to mislead investors.
In this conversation, Alex and Howard dig deep into some of the most illuminating case studies and ways public companies fool gullible investors.
Let’s take a closer look.
