<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was wondering how one goes about being a forensic accountant? Also, I know that right now it's a hot field because of all the financial fraud and whatnot, but once the economy is fixed, will it still be an in-demand field? Does the type of stuff they investigate occur that frequently, even when the economy is doing well?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>This is a really old thread, but I have the same questions, so bump.</p>
<p>lol wow forensic accounting? It’s amazing how quickly your interests change so quickly in college. Forensic accounting is probably my 4th choice in terms of fields I want to get into now, whereas I remember when I posted this thread, it was far and away my favorite. Funny how things work out…</p>
<p>There are a number of ways to learn about Forensic Accounting.</p>
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<li><p>You can major in accounting and then go to graduate program in Forensic Accounting such as at Stevenson University. If you go on the American Society of Forensic Accounting web site, you will see more schools that offer the program.</p></li>
<li><p>You can work for a firm that does this type of work and learn on the job. Many of the larger firms have work like this. In fact, my son’s firm has two partners who specialize in this.</p></li>
<li><p>You can work at the IRS criminal tax devision and get some criminal tax work</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Bump. Anyone?</p>
<p>Top school.</p>