Start a Forensic Accounting Practice with Confidence

Learning Objectives

• To recall the definition of forensic accounting.
• To recognize the various aspects of forensic accounting.
• To identify the credentials needed to start a forensic accounting practice.
• To identify possible markets for forensic accounting services.
• To prepare a marketing plan to obtain clients.
• To identify the basic equipment, software, and best practices for starting a forensic accounting practice.

Course Description

In the evolving landscape of financial complexities, the demand for forensic accountants has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, and projections indicate a continued upward trajectory. 

Whether untangling the fiscal aftermath of oil well spills, navigating the intricate financial landscapes of divorces, investigating trust fund embezzlements, or resolving partnership disputes, forensic accountants serve as essential financial detectives. Their expertise lies not only in uncovering financial discrepancies but also in meticulously calculating losses. As indispensable contributors to legal proceedings, forensic accountants play a crucial role in elucidating the intricate 'money story' to attorneys, judges, and juries, bridging the gap between financial intricacies and legal comprehension."

This CPE course is led by Robert Nordlander, an instructor with over 20 years of experience as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation where he conducted investigations into tax and money laundering crimes across the globe. After his successful investigative career, he started a CPA firm from scratch that focused on forensic accounting. He shares the successes and failures in starting a forensic accounting practice, including getting the right credentials, various ways of marketing to potential clients, closing the deal with engagement letters, and delivering the service to the client.

Join this CPE Forensic Accounting Webinar to learn what service to provide possible clients, how to find those clients, and the cost-effective ways to start a forensic accounting practice. If you want to start a forensic accounting practice or add this service to your existing firm, this course is for you.

Key topics covered:

• What equipment is needed to start a forensic accounting practice?
• The common services needed by clients
• Using your current skillset, identify the type of services you can provide
• How to market your services to a particular segment of possible clients?
• Best practices in starting a forensic accounting practice

Overview

• How it all started

  11 mins
• Why I started a forensic accounting practice?

  23 mins
• What is forensic acconting?

  50 mins
• Expert witness vs Consultant

  73 mins
• Areas of expertise

  101 mins
• Common certifications

  124 mins
• Marketing

  152 mins
• How to give great presentations

  189 mins
• How to design a podcast

  228 mins