What qualifications do forensic accountants have?

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).

Who uses forensic accountants?

Forensic accountants are used worldwide by insurance companies, independent adjusting companies, lawyers, government entities, and law enforcement, as well as by companies of all sizes - from multinational corporations to small businesses.

Large accounting firms very often have a forensic accounting department, however there are also companies like SDC CPA who are dedicated to providing quantification and litigation support solely for forensic accounting matters.

Why SDC CPA?

With forensic accounting professionals speaking more than 30 languages on five continents, SDC CPA has global resources to assist its clients with their forensic accounting needs. SDC CPA offers a range of forensic accounting services that is second to none in over 800 industries. In addition, as a company it seeks and encourages minority employment to provide for the multiple language & cultural needs of the insured. Multi-linguistic abilities include, but are not limited to, French, Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

SDC CPA’s expert forensic accounting professionals are exceptionally dedicated and qualified, with a proven track record providing clear and concise evaluations that stand firm under scrutiny. Additionally, SDC CPA is a dedicated and independent forensic accounting practice, which means the firm is free from conflicts that may present difficulties to other accounting firms.

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