By DeVry University
April 17, 2023
8 min read
April 17, 2023
8 min read
Forensic accounting is a specialized area of accounting where auditing and investigative skills and techniques are used to examine the finances and financial reports of individuals or organizations.
In this article, we’ll conduct an investigation of our own, answering the question “what is forensic accounting?” and uncovering more about what forensic accountants do, where they work, their education and certifications plus some of the skills required to become one.
1Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. For instance, typically 150 credit hours or education are required to meet state regulatory agency education requirements for CPA licensure. Coursework may qualify for credit towards the State Board of Accountancy requirements. However, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to determine whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. Employees of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not in a position to determine an individual’s eligibility to take the CPA exam or satisfy licensing. New York students should contact the NYSED Office of Professions regarding professional licensure.
2 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
3 Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.