Forensic Accountants: Financial Investigators

Abstract

<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0.6in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The public fraud scandals with companies like Enron and WorldCom, the Internet and other technological advances, and even the threat of terrorists have created a large demand for the skills and services provided by forensic accountants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Forensic accountants are in high demand because they play a critical role in an investigation of suspected financial scandals and misappropriation of assets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It is their job to bring independence and credibility to these investigations.</span></span></p>