Forensic Accountant

A Forensic Accountant is an accountant who can perform forensic accounting tasks.

• AKA: Forensic Auditor, Investigative Auditor.
• Context:
  • They can range from being a Personal Fraud Forensic Accountant (for personal fraud) to being an Organizational Fraud Forensic Accountant (for organizational fraud).
  • They can be a Certified Forensic Accountant (e.g. by a member the Association of Certified Forensic Accountants).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Tax Accountant.
• See: Accounting Auditor, Risk Consultant.

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References

2016

• http://www.acfe.com/career-path-forensic-accountant.aspx
  • QUOTE: Forensic Accountants combine their accounting knowledge with investigative skills in various litigation support and investigative accounting settings. Forensic Accountants are employed by public accounting firms’ forensic accounting divisions; by consulting firms specializing in risk consulting and forensic accounting services; or by lawyers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, government organizations or financial institutions. Due to heightened awareness and growing intolerance of fraudulent activity, demand for Forensic Accountants is rapidly increasing.

• http://www.acfe.com/career-path-forensic-accountant.aspx
  • It is important to plan and conduct an honest self-assessment of your knowledge, skills and abilities. In particular, employers are looking for:
  • Knowledge.
    • White-collar crime.
    • Money laundering.
    • Insurance claims.
    • GAAP or GAAS violations.
    • Telemarketing fraud.
    • Check kiting.
    • Contract and procurement fraud.
    • Asset misappropriation.
    • Securities fraud.
    • Financial statement fraud.
    • Bankruptcy fraud.
    • Credit card fraud.
    • Embezzlement.
    • Financial data analysis.
    • Evidence integrity analysis.
    • Computer application design.
    • Damage assessment.
    • Tracing illicit funds.
    • Locating hidden assets.
    • Due diligence reviews.
    • Forensic intelligence gathering.
    • Accounting procedures.
    • Legal system and its procedures.
    • Regression analysis.
    • Computer applications.
  • Skills.
    • Writing reports.
    • Testifying as an expert witness.
  • Abilities.
    • Interpersonal communication.
    • Verbal communication.
    • Written communication.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Analytical.
    • Integrity.
    • Objectivity.
    • Independence.
    • Credibility.

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