BKD Forensics & Valuation Services Launches BKDForensics.com

BKD unveils multimedia website devoted to distributing internal investigation, fraud investigation, fraud avoidance and computer forensics information

2012-07-12

SPRINGFIELD, MO, July 12, 2012 (Press-News.org) Constant changes in fraud schemes and trends make it difficult for organizations to look into possible fraudulent activity or know the steps to help prevent fraudulent activities from occurring.

With insight from some of the industry's leading experts, BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services division has created http://www.BKDForensics.com. This interactive blog is aimed to help users stay up-to-date with information on fraud schemes and trends, financial investigations, litigation support and computer forensics. Site visitors can access information through multiple forms of media by browsing informative articles, engaging in dialogue by posting comments, questions or answering polling questions and tracking updates through Twitter, LinkedIn or RSS feeds. Webinars on forensics issues are also available.

Jim Snyder, BKD's Forensics & Valuation Services Managing Partner said, "With decades of experience in investigating fraud schemes, we hope that this blog will provide a service to those who are fighting fraud on a daily basis in organizations around the country."

The knowledgeable advisors of BKD Forensics & Valuation Services stay on top of important changes and trends and use the site to disseminate that information and answer questions. Our professionals have the expertise and insight to update organizations on critical developments and explain the effects of these changes.

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, have been assisting organizations and attorneys for more than 85 years, regarding fraud investigations, litigation support and damage calculations, as well as business valuations, computer forensics and electronic data discovery. Our professionals have specialized training and credentials, and many are nationally recognized experts and speakers in their field.

BKD, LLP, one of the top tier CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. Our more than 2,000 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD and its subsidiaries offer clients a variety of services in accounting, audit and assurance, tax, risk management, technology, corporate finance, forensic and valuation services and wealth management. We combine the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate.

The mission of BKD is to always strive for excellence in providing services to clients, create rewarding career opportunities and maintain sound professional, business and financial standards.

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