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. b 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.
