Financial Investigation Job Opportunities

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Investigate the Possibilities of a Career in Financial Investigation

According to The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career outlook for a Financial Investigator is indeed bright. In their recent 2014 Study, they projected that in the Accounting field, positions will increase by 486,000 positions at all levels. While there are numerous careers in Forensic Accounting with local, state and federal branches of government, there are also additional opportunities within the private and non-profit sectors.

Financial Investigators are trained specialists with interesting careers in Forensic Accounting, and which command above average starting pay. Nationally, the average wage for the Accounting profession, including all specialty areas, was $51,800 in 2005. The range of salaries, nationwide for Associate degreed Accounting majors and specialties ranges from $21,417 in rural less populous regions to a high of $57,281 in the major US metropolitan areas. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2006)

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Contact us to get more information about the different careers in Forensic Accounting that you could attain after graduating from our Financial Investigations program.

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Financial Investigation Career Overview

  • Financial Investigators have careers in Forensic Accounting and Economic Crime Management
  • Financial Investigators are often Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who work closely with Investment Bankers and other Accountants
  • Increased financial crimes such as embezzlement, bribery, and securities fraud will drive faster-than-average growth for Financial Investigators
  • According to acinet.org, the average nationwide median salary for a Financial Investigator is $52,200
  • Since 9/11, Financial Investigators have been playing a major role in tracing terrorist activity around the world through money trails

For More Information about Financial Investigations

More information about careers in Forensic Accounting can be obtained from:

National Association of Forensic Accountants
6451 North Federal Highway
Suite 121
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Internet: www.nafanet.com

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