Forensic Accounting

Before beginning a career as an accountant, a person must have an accounting degree. Many colleges and universities offer 2 year associate’s degrees and 4 year bachelor’s degrees. We have provided the names of highly esteemed and respected national accounting programs for your convenience. Accountants interested in working for the federal government in such agencies as the Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation must earn a 4 year bachelor’s degree. Likewise, to get licensed as a CPA, it is necessary to possess a bachelor’s in accounting degree; however, potential candidates can become certified CPAs if they have a bachelor’s degree in business, but they must have taken some accounting classes.

It seems odd to mention jobs in accounting and criminal justice in a sentence together. However, accountants conduct criminal investigations and work in many different types of police agencies. As mentioned, accountants work as special agents for many federal agencies. Since financial fraud is rampant, accountants have important responsibilities with many federal government agencies. For example, individuals with bachelor’s degrees in accounting or those certified as CPAs are eligible to begin a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in a Special Entry program.

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