There are some key characteristics and skills that are needed in order
for a person to be a successful forensic accountant. Critical thinking is
among the top skills that a forensic accountant needs to have. It takes
a lot to be able to think outside the box and to think on different
levels. Unstructured problem solving is a very big task to fill. It takes a
very special intelligent, smart, and dedicated person to fill these
shoes. Oral communication is very huge, when it comes to being an
accountant because they always have to communicate with investors,
owners, employees, and etc. they mut be able to communicate
effectively, honestly, and precisely. Their opinion matters when it
comes to their findings and auditing businesses. Written
communication is also essential because an accountant must know
how to properly write down their findings and give appropriate,
honest, and unbiased opinions. The are of accounting that is most
interesting to me is the forensic part. I have worked in law
enforcement for many years and I had to write reports, do
investigations, and conduct oral interviews. I loved this part of my job.
I hope to find a job as an accountant and maybe incorporate some of
those skills into that new career.
