A specialist in Accounting and Financial Analysis analyzes
the accounting information of companies, to investigate possible fraudulent or
illegal situations, facing a judicial process.
A Forensic Accounting Expert can also quantify the damages
within the case that gave rise to the litigation (situations of fraud or
embezzlement, commercial disputes, etc.).
Analysis of financial and tax issues by a Forensic
Accounting Analysis expert can be invaluable in a wide variety of cases. These
specialists may have experience and knowledge as accountants and have worked in
sectors such as banking, insurance, taxes, audits, bonds, valuations and
appraisals, mergers and acquisitions, etc. among other possible areas of the
financial area.
Most forensic accountants have a bachelor's degree in
accounting or a related field. Generally, they have at least one of the
following designations: Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), Certified Public
Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management
Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Value Analyst
(CVA), Financial Forensic Certificate (CFF), Investigative Accountant (CFA),
acronym in English).
