
The digital detective: Using statistics to uncover fraud
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Abstract: This article explains how Benford’s Law can help uncover financial fraud by examining patterns in tabulated data. It’s almost impossible for someone to manipulate digits so that they appear to conform to Benford’s Law, so analysts use the technique to find suspicious numbers that merit further investigation. (Updated 5/7/12)
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Newsletter | Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report |
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