Some forensic accountants are actually much closer to private investigators.
In addition a good forensic accountant has a particular aptitude for this type of work.
The average salary for a forensic accountant in the US is around $74,000.00.
Until recently, forensic accountants received most of their training on an earlier job, haphazardly.
We have to get some forensic accountants in here.
"You wouldn't have to be a forensic accountant," he said.
His lawyer said he had hired a forensic accountant to investigate the matter further.
Law firms that work with forensic accountants say their contribution can be considerable.
In many disputes, forensic accountants work both sides of a case.
The list names several investigators working for the committee, including a forensic accountant.