Course Details

In this course, Dermot Madden covers the following topics: 

  • What exactly is Forensic Accounting?
  • Forensic Accounting versus Auditing
  • Experience required and Critical Skills
  • Spotting fraudulent behaviour 
  • Types of Engagements
  • Writing Reports as an expert 
  • Courtroom Performance and Bias Issues

CPD Course Speaker

Madden & Company

Dermot Madden

Dermot Madden has over forty years’ experience working at senior levels in the Irish Revenue Commissioners and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (“ODCE”). Now the Corporate Enforcement Agency (“CEA”).

He is a former Commissioned Inspector of Taxes who lead the DIRT enquiry audits on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners.

The DIRT enquiry followed the revelation that all major Irish banks had operated tax free fraudulent bank accounts for many years up until the late 1990’s.

He was the senior Forensic Accountant in the ODCE for over fourteen years. He has substantial and unique courtroom experience in giving expert witness testimony.

He has authored grounding affidavits in major white collar criminal cases.

He has lectured and examined Forensic Accounting in Trinity College Dublin.

He will bring his unique experiences, insights and advices to accounting and auditing professionals, to enhance their understanding of what good forensic thinking and reporting is.