A day in the life of a Forensic Accountant (How I spend my day)

[@LadyBathory1]

Another informative video, David! Thank you.

[@UncoverFraud]

Glad you liked it!

[@camachojuan115]

What type of experience would you say is more helpful to get into this career tax or audit?

[@UncoverFraud]

Hi Juan Camacho. An audit and accounting foundation are paramount to a career in forensic accounting.

[@bilalblair2833]

Hi, thanks for your helpful video. Was wondering, should the first step to join this career be working in audit or accountancy? Thanks.

[@TedorigawaBookmakers]

If you are called by a third party to look over a company's books for fraud, why would the company allow you access to their accounting? If a company thinks a supplier is doing some fraudulent accounting, why would the supplier let you pour over their books?

[@UncoverFraud]

When called in to perform a forensic investigation, access to information is provided by the company, counsel, the police and so on. Your question suggests that a supplier is the possible cause of fraud. Sometimes counsel must get involved to get to the information. Hopefully you found this helpful. I really appreciate your feedback and support.

[@bysket5342]

How is the work/life balance as a forensic accountant?

[@UncoverFraud]

The work life balance is hard at times. When clients have a pressing deadline, it is a must to meet or exceed their expectations.

[@steffidsilva2316]

Hi i just wanna know i have completed by graduation from the stream of commerce from india at present i am persuading mine masters in accounting and finance in uk so i just wanna ask am i eligible for Forensic Accountant.

[@FrozenVodka1]

Does auditing and forensic accounting go hand in hand? Are they similar?

[@UncoverFraud]

They have there similarities in the basic foundation of a financial audit opinion challenge. But there is much more to forensic accounting then just audit. There is murder, corruption and intentional error just to name a few. Audit is a fantastic foundation for understanding accounting.

[@MV-sg9zh]

What classes do you recommend to take in high school to be prepared for college?

[@UncoverFraud]

Introduction and advanced financial accounting as well as law if it is available. I hope this helps M V.

[@shanicegrande8631]

nothing :) you’ll learn everything in college

[@peterlouis7574]

David what do u think...if someone has degree of CPA AND CFA...will.these both degree help in Fraud investigation...and second please make a video ..how much as a career fraud exeminer earn.....

[@UncoverFraud]

Hi Peter Louis thank you for the feedback. Earnings as a fraud examiner vary depending on where you work. For example, governement, accounting firm, company. It also increases based on experience and credentials. I suggest you look into at least a CFE to compliment your current designations.

[@kalyani3890]

Hey David! Do you think taking a forensic accounting degree or certification after ACCA is a good idea?

[@UncoverFraud]

Hi Kalyani Rajesh, take a look at Rotman University's Masters of Forensic Accounting program (MFacc). Excellent foundation for a career in forensics.

[@allymck8013]

What certifications if any, are needed with this type of job.?

[@UncoverFraud]

This is a great program to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYPNgGqZa75pg7s

[@bluerose124]

Do you have to testify in court?

[@UncoverFraud]

You don't have to, but it will limit how far you can go if you do not want to testify in court.

[@fathimathshifana5739]

I am b.com student how can I be a forensic accountant

[@UncoverFraud]

Please look at the Mfacc program at Rotman university mfacc.utoronto.ca/master-forensic-accounting-program

[@guyfawkes7949]

Has anyone ever told you that you blink too much?

[@UncoverFraud]

i haven't had that feedback. But thank you. I always am trying to improve my videos, so I will take look.