Personal Qualities and Skills
A good forensic accountant is much more than just a good accountant. Any good accountant will certainly be competent in accountancy matters, will produce accurate information compiled under generally accepted accounting principles, will act with integrity, and will respect confidentiality.
In addition a good forensic accountant has a particular aptitude for this type of work. This includes an inquisitive mind, tenacity and attention to detail, excellent communication skills both written and oral, an ability to deal with a large amount of documentary evidence whilst working to a tight deadline, a knowledge of relevant law and experience of court procedures.
Importantly, a good forensic accountant will be able to look at the evidence before them from different standpoints so as to recognise different possible interpretations of that evidence and the implications of those interpretations for the matter in hand. That involves not only objectivity but also skills derived from experience in the field.
In that way the forensic accountant can make their client aware of both the strengths and potential weaknesses in their case at an early stage. Further work can then be done as appropriate to address areas of weakness.
Forensic accounting is the part of the inquiry about to find true reasons of the actual transaction.
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