Education
A person in this field should have at least 2 years experience in auditing or accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Most forensic accountants are Certified Forensic Accounting Professional (CFAPs), Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Chartered Accountants (CAs), Certified Management Accountants or Chartered Professional Accountants (CMA/CPA), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFFs), Certified Forensic Accountants (Cr.FAs), Investigative & Forensic Accountants (IFAs); however, some have other professional certifications.
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