Since forensic accounting implies the use of accounting skills to investigate fraud or embezzlement and to analyze financial information for use in legal proceedings, there are a variety of skills applicable to the job functions of forensic accountants. Particularly skills such as accounting, auditing, legal knowledge, and research and investigative techniques accompanied by the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate findings are all important skills required of forensic accountants (Hopwood, Young, & Leiner, 2015, p. 5).

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