Occupation

211133 Forensic Accountant

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

211133 Forensic Accountant

Analyses, investigates, corroborates and critiques records, statements and reports to develop accurate and reliable narratives of events, cases, disciplinary assessments and irregular occurrences.

Registration or licensing may be required for certain services such as auditing.

Specialisation

  • Investigative Accountant

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Analyses financial and non-financial documents and data to actively trace and identify inaccuracies and fraud
  • Investigates organisations and individuals for criminal financial activity
  • Provides support and presents findings to be used as trial evidence in court cases
  • Constructs valuations and economic loss models for organisations from a variety of data sources