Demand for forensic CPAs accelerates
Demand for CPAs providing forensic accounting services has accelerated, according to an AICPA survey. Two out of three CPAs polled (68%) say their forensic practices have grown over the past year.
“The survey findings tell us that not only are forensic accounting services in demand, but specifically that CPAs with this expertise are in high demand,” said Stephen Winters, AICPA director – firm practice management and specialized communities.
To meet this demand, the AICPA officially launched their new credential exclusively for CPAs, Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). The credential encompasses specialized skills that CPA practitioners apply in a variety of service areas, including:
- Bankruptcy and insolvency
- Computer forensics
- Fraud investigations
- Family law
- Litigation support
Among respondents who reported increased demand for their services, 67% cited computation of economic damages as the leading reason, followed by marital disputes (56%) and investigations of financial statement fraud (54%).
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