Don't Overlook Forensic Career Option

Forensic specialists are the detectives of the accounting world, whose job is to uncover potential fraud, unravel accounting knots, and support attorneys in litigation. It can be an exciting career option once you've accumulated the mandatory few years of audit experience. But even though forensics and litigation support (F&L) work matches up nicely with the temperament of Gen Y accountants, many CPAs are unaware of what it takes to break into the field and thrive in the job, or where a career in it can lead.

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