| Forensic accountants work in two primary areas, | | | | analyzing financial data. Most of this analysis is |
| investigative accounting and litigation support. | | | | done on the computer, so good computer skills |
| Investigative accounting encompasses not just | | | | and knowledge of software is essential to this |
| the numbers and documents of a company, but | | | | position. The forensic accountant will collect |
| the business environment as well. Forensic | | | | evidence and documentation that may be used in |
| accountants investigate the financial operations of | | | | a courtroom proceeding, and will prepare reports |
| an enterprise and prepare information that may | | | | to be used the management of the company |
| be used in a criminal or civil court case. Forensic | | | | being investigated, parties to the litigation or law |
| accountants provide investigative services or | | | | enforcement agencies. Often, the forensic |
| provide support for litigation. | | | | accountant will be required to testify in court or |
| Forensic accountants will often spend time at the | | | | provide depositions as to their findings. |
| business they are investigating, collecting and | | | | |