According to the boxed material in the Legal Briefcase box in Chapter 17, you would be most likely to ask for the help of a forensic accountant if you:
A)Wanted to decide which accounting system to adopt for a new business.
B)Believed that someone in your organization was employing unethical or illegal accounting methods.
C)Faced severe financial hardship and needed to find the most effective way to cut costs quickly.
D)Wanted to determine the best depreciation and inventory valuation methods to use to minimize the income taxes paid by your organization.

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If you believe that someone in your organization is employing unethical or illegal accounting methods, a forensic accountant can help uncover any fraudulent activity and gather evidence that can be used in legal proceedings. Forensic accountants are trained to investigate financial records and transactions, and can provide expert testimony in court if necessary.

According to the Boxed Material in the Legal Briefcase Box