| Forensic accountants continue to be in high | | | | - Defense Department Auditor |
| demand, thanks to the increase in fraud. Their | | | | - SEC Accountant |
| salaries are rising despite economic slowdown. | | | | - Bankruptcy Specialist |
| Why? Simply due to the demand more than | | | | - Lawyer |
| supply. This is an exciting and high-paid job but not | | | | - Bank Examiner |
| without its exhaustion and depressing part. | | | | - Chief Financial Officer |
| So, how to earn yourself this high-paid job? As | | | | - Valuator of Closely held Businesses |
| we are aware, the fundamental principle to | | | | - Defense Department Auditor |
| become one is as follow: | | | | To further enhance your career, you can focus |
| 1) Obtain a recognized degree from a accredited | | | | on developing the essential characteristics that a |
| college/university 2) Pass CPA 3) Pursue in | | | | forensic accountant should possess, i.e. curiosity, |
| certifications such as Cr.FA and CFE 4) Maintain | | | | persistence, creativity, discretion, organization, |
| your certification designation by fulfilling the | | | | confidence and sound professional judgment. You |
| requirements | | | | must see things in a wider perspective, i.e. see |
| However, apart from the above, you will need to | | | | the big picture and be open to consider all |
| have valuable working experience, the essential | | | | alternatives, examine the fine details. |
| factor in determining you secure a high-paid job. | | | | As technology is essential in this job, you must |
| As your experience accumulates and knowledge | | | | improve your IT and technical knowledge and |
| and skills grow, you will have the chance to move | | | | skills. Last but not least, sharpen your soft skills |
| into management positions. To be competitive, | | | | by listening effectively and communicating clearly |
| you may want to specialise in a particular field | | | | and concisely. |
| such as follow: | | | | When you are "package" as above, you will be |
| - Consultant | | | | able to create a "niche" portfolio which enable you |
| - Internal Auditor | | | | to have the bargaining power to demand for |
| - IRS Auditor | | | | higher salary. |
| - GAO Auditor | | | | |