Educational path for future Forensic Accountant?

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<p>I obtained my Bachelors in 2008 and am looking to become a Forensic Accountant in the near future. I have a liberal arts degree and no accounting experience in both a classroom and work setting. </p>

<p>I know the first order of business is to take an introduction to Accounting class (preferably at a Community College since it's cheap) and then apply for a grad program. </p>

<p>Considering that I am New Yorker and Cuny Baruch offers a Masters of Accountancy at a cheap price and the school has a fine reputation, would it make sense for me to apply this year or try to work first in an Accounting job? The problem, however, is that most (if not all) accounting positions require some Accounting experience either in course load or internships (and I have neither). Hence, why I am thinking I should just apply to Baruch's MA in Accounting. </p>

<p>Just a little background info about myself: Everything on my resume is about law. I was set on law school a year ago but I'm not applying to law school. The field of Forensic Accounting appeals to me much more...</p>

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<p>Bump. </p>

<p>Any takers?</p>

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<p>Responses?</p>

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<p>Why don’t you ask someone who is working in this field? Do you need a CPA, or just a degree in accounting? Do you need a BS in accounting, or would an AS do? Do you need a degree in accounting, or just some coursework?</p>

<p>Since you don’t have any accounting experience yet, you probably should take an introductory course and get a job where you can use some of those skills. It would be much better for you to find out that accounting is a bad fit before you commit to a full degree program.</p>