FORENSIC
ACCOUNTING
WHAT WE DO?
Certified Public Accountant that is able to examine financial records and accounts that could then be used as evidence. Often, a forensic accountant will work in areas where they can help to prove or disprove insurance claims and personal injury claims. This type of accountant can also work to help resolve business disputes, divorces, and fraud cases.
DUTIES/ DAILY TASK
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Reviewing and investigating financial evidence
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Designing computerized systems to assist in the presentation and evaluation of evidence
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Relaying their conclusions via reports, document collections, and exhibits
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Helping with legal proceedings by providing expert testimony in court and preparing visual aids, reports, and other types of trial evidence.
PHOTOS
EDUCATION &TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL
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Accounting
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Computer Applications
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Economics
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Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Business
COLLEGE
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Business Foundations
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Introduction to Accounting
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Managerial Accounting
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Business Valuation
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Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Effective Accounting Reporting
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Internal Auditing
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Analyzing Financial Statements
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Cyber Forensics
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Insurance and Risk
LICENSE& SKILLS
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Certified Public Accountants
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Hold AICPA membership
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At least five years of in-practice experience as an accountant
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Meet minimum business experience and continuing education requirements
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Pass the CFF exam
EMPLOYMENT
Salary
$42,179 - $116,168
work environment
Forensic accountants who provide investigative services do so for both public and private employers. They scour books and financial records to locate evidence of fraud and other financial crimes. You will most likely be working in a government corporation.
Job Outlook
13% by 2020
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