Forensic Accounting as a Career

Forensic Accounting uses accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to conduct investigations into theft and fraud.  It is listed among the top 20 career paths of the future.  The job of forensic accountants is to catch the perpetrators of the estimated $600 billion per year of theft and fraud occurring at U.S. companies.  This includes tracing money-laundering and identity-theft activities as well as tax evasion.  Insurance companies hire forensic accountants to detect insurance frauds such as arson, and law offices employ forensic accountants to identify martial assets in divorces.  Forensic accountants often have FBI, IRS or similar government experience.

Source:  Financial and Managerial Accounting