| Overview |
Various terms are often used to describe the individual responsible for performing commercial crime investigations pertaining to a financial nature. These terms may include fraud examiner, fraud auditor, forensic auditor, fraud accountant, financial crime investigator, etc. Forensic accounting is a branch of accounting that not only requires knowledge of accounting and auditing principles but also the ability to work on investigation and litigation teams to look into illegal financial activity and assist in litigation processes. |
| Example of responsibilities |
- Forensic accountants often specialize in one area of investigation, such as insurance claims, fraud, tax crimes, or money laundering
- The common denominator of forensic accounting is the ability to analyze and report on financial data and evidence, have a keen understanding of basic accounting and basic legal concepts, and be able to serve as an expert witness in investigative proceedings.
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| Experience/ qualifications required |
- Qualified CA with post qualification experience depending on role level and company
- Post graduate degree or diplomas will be advantageous (e.g. LLB, Masters in Forensic Accounting, post grad diploma in computer forensics);
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