Forensic AccountingThere are many different paths one can take in the accounting field. It is a lucrative career with many areas of interest to follow. I chose forensic accounting to further my examinations and research. This article will define forensic accounting, describe what it takes to become a forensic accountant, give some statistics about forensic accounting, and give my thoughts on this potential career path. Forensic accounting is the use of investigative and analytical skills to solve financial problems. questions before a court. Forensic accountants need skills in accounting, auditing, finance, quantitative methods, certain areas of law, research and investigation to collect, analyze and evaluate evidence and interpret and communicate their findings (Hopwood, Leiner and Young, 2008). They are essentially the cast of CSI in the world of accounting. They work alongside attorneys in white-collar cases because attorneys may not have a financial background. It can be thought of as a "technical puzzle filled with numbers that sometimes requires rebuilding the pieces, and oscillates between quiet periods of routine tasks and unpredictable shifts into "emergency mode" in order to meet a lawyer's deadlines. which are fast approaching. » (Warshavsky, 2013). Warshavsky compares the detective mentality of financial accountants to Arthur Conan-Doyle's legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. It takes their skills to “follow the money.” It can be a very exciting, but stressful job. There are many types of cases in which a forensic accountant can work. It can be part of criminal investigations, personal injury claims, fraud investigations, matrimonial disputes, professional negligence.... .. middle of paper ......t in my life , I don't want to put in the effort for so much education and training. My goals are to seek the minimum education possible to still get a good job in accounting and be able to spend quality time with my family. Forensic accounting seems more suited to career-oriented types. In conclusion, forensic accounting is the auditing and investigation aspect of accounting. The primary quality that a forensic accountant must possess is the ability to communicate, so that they can share their findings clearly and intelligibly in a court of law. The benefits are excellent and the field is growing by leaps and bounds as white collar crime increases in our society. Although this particular job title is not common locally, there are many opportunities in larger metropolitan areas. Forensic accounting is a great fit for someone looking for an exciting and challenging career..