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The bachelor's degree in forensic accounting equips students with general accounting knowledge and investigative skills to become professional forensic accountants or fraud examiners. Forensic accounting graduates have a wide range of options available to them working in public and private accounting firms, financial institutions, government organizations, law enforcement agencies, and more. With a master's degree in forensic accounting, graduates gain a broad business skill set that qualifies them for higher-level management roles within the field of forensic accounting.
There is an increasing demand for forensic accountants as the rise of online transactions also leads to an increase in financial crimes. Forensic accountants can work in accounting firms, uncovering fraudulent activities and quantifying financial losses. They can also work in government organizations, investigating financial histories of fraud suspects and gathering evidence. They can also specialize in corporate security, or risk management, or work in law firms as consultants on financial issues.
Here are some of the positions forensic accounting graduates can pursue:
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Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
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Fraud Examiner
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Fraud Investigator
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Financial Forensic Analyst
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Forensic Accountant
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Forensic Accounting Manager
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Internal Auditing Manager
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Operational Risk Consultant
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Risk Management Consultant
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Senior Forensic Accountant