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This documentary and descriptive research is presented through a bibliographic analysis to outline the stages involved in the forensic audit process in accounting and finance in the Republic of Panama. This study covers several phases, beginning with a review of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, as well as laws, codes, decrees, standards, and resolutions that define the regulatory environment. A process is presented for professionals interested in entering the field of forensic auditing in accounting and finance, emphasizing that, to conduct an effective forensic audit, it is essential to understand the general theory of the crime, as well as the specific tools that facilitate the work, in accordance with professional standards and the current legal framework in Panama.