A FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT
Short Stories of
International Corruption, Corporate Fraud, Death Threats, Suicide & Murder
What happens when financial fraud is uncovered—and what does it really take to expose it?
In A Forensic Accountant, Edward A. Bartko, CPA and and former Certified Fraud Examiner, shares firsthand accounts from a career investigating fraud at the highest levels of business and government. These are real cases—not hypotheticals—spanning international corruption, corporate deception, bribery, embezzlement, and financial manipulation, some ending in threats, ruined careers, and even murder.
Through major investigations such as Enron and WorldCom, alongside lesser-known but equally disturbing cases, Bartko reveals how fraud begins, how it hides inside organizations, and why it often goes undetected for years. Readers gain an insider’s view of forensic accounting, the psychology behind financial crime, and the lasting consequences fraud leaves behind.
In the end, this book reveals not just how fraud is uncovered—but why integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership matter more than ever.
A Forensic Accountant is comprised of educational content & 8 short stories
  • Gain a behind-the-scenes look at real fraud investigations, told by the professional who conducted them

 

  • Understand how major financial scandals actually unfold, beyond headlines and documentaries

 

  • Learn how fraud is planned, executed, concealed, and ultimately exposed

 

  • Discover why fraud often escalates—from small ethical compromises into massive criminal schemes

 

  • Understand the psychological drivers behind fraud, including motivation, opportunity, and rationalization

 

  • See how forensic accountants work with auditors, attorneys, regulators, and law enforcement to uncover the truth
See What People Are Saying

“I finished (the) book and greatly enjoyed it. Nice work!”

-Melissa Oakes, CPA, CFE, MBA

“This is just the kind of narrative we need to help people understand how fraud can happen, and what to do about it. Insiders who get trapped in a “little” fraud which grows, students who learn what to look for when they enter the working world, investors who should avoid “too good to be true” opportunities, and law enforcement. It’s a series of good stories to show that business and accounting can be entertaining.”

-John Logan, CPA

“I just finished the book. I found it very interesting and as you stated, it was very entertaining and enjoyable. Thanks for entertaining a friend who mainly reads periodicals.”

-Bruce B.

“I can’t stop reading it. I loooove it. It’s exciting and informative, and you did so well narrating.”

-Cheryl Gary

“A pager turner for sure! Look forward to receiving my signed copy as I want to read the book before the movie comes out.”

-David Smalstig

“I look forward to reading this from one of my mentors. Grateful for you and the influence you’ve had on me.”

-Timothy Dragelin

About the Author
EDWARD A. BARTKO, is a Certified Public Account (CPA) and a forensic accountant. He is also a retired Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He started his career as an auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), formerly known as Coopers & Lybrand. He was admitted to the Partnership in less than 10 years and served as a Partner and member of the staff for more than 30 years.
He joined FTI Consulting in 2002 where he was a Senior Managing Director and continued to investigate fraud situations. He has testified in Federal and State courts, including the widely recognized Delaware Court of Chancery, serving as an expert witness on matters of accounting, auditing, and accounting frauds. He has guest lectured at Georgetown University, University of Maryland, University of Virginia and Thiel College on auditing, accounting, and fraud.
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