If you have keen analytical and problem-solving skills why not put those to use to investigate financial crime? As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant specialising in forensic accountancy you can become a detective of the finance world.
Forensic accountants use their expertise in finance to investigate fraud and other financial misrepresentation. They work analysing financial information to enable lawyers to prosecute criminals, such as those funding illegal activities, and with insurance companies and other clients to resolve disputes.
Forensic accountants are trained to look beyond the numbers and deal with the business realities of situations. This enables them to identify criminal activities, such as money laundering activities and the illegal sale of arms.
Analysis, interpretation, summarisation and the presentation of complex financial and business related issues are prominent features of the profession.
A forensic accountant will be familiar with legal concepts and procedures, and must be able to communicate financial information clearly and concisely in the courtroom.
*Data source: : Crime Survey for England and Wales Field Trial, Office for National Statistics, October 2015
Forensic accountants enjoy a diverse workload that changes with their case load. You could be investigating the misappropriation of government funds; money laundering or the funding of terrorism.
Alongside this variety of work forensic accountants have the satisfaction of helping to ensure justice and bring criminals to account.
Location: London, UK
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