According to the survey conducted by Charles Davis, Ramona Farrell and Suzanne Ogilby, the top
five characteristics/traits that it is important for a forensic accountant to possess are:
• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Ethical
• Responsive
• Insightful
Additionally, the survey showed that the top five core skills that a forensic accountant should have
are:
• Being an effective oral communicator
• Being able to simplify the information given to them
• Is a critical/strategic thinker
• Able to identify key issues
• Effective auditing skills.
I think working as a forensic accounting in the banking industry would be exciting. Ive always been
drawn to banking. Being able to help prevent fraud and perform risk analysis and auditing a banks
controls seems like something I would like to do.
Davis, C., Farrell, R., & Ogilby, S. (n.d.). Characteristics and Skills of the Forensic
Accountant. AICPA.
