by Devin Caldwell
The field of forensic accounting got a lot of attention with the 2016 film The Accountant, and that interest is sure to surge again, with sequel rumors confirmed in September of 2021. While most accountants are not action movie heroes working with the Mob, they can save clients from embezzlement, lawsuits and fees. A forensic accountant is an auditor, a Certified Public Accountant, or an investigator with experience using legal and financial documents to find evidence of fraud. You often see this field represented in legal dramas and banking or finance-related movies as expert witnesses.
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