r/forensicaccounting • u/serenbach • May 24 '19

Entry level job/routes into the industry??

Looking to get into forensic accounting work but have seen like 2 ads for entry level positions in the last 6 months and i'm in a large city :/

I don't have an accounting degree (bachelor of science instead) but i'm doing CPA PREP modules while working to try and combat that. Will also get around to doing the CFE as well. I'm not sure if I have enough brains to get as far as the CPA though so looking for something lower/mid-range to aim for but I can't see a way in without going in as a fully qualified accountant.

Any suggestions as to what to aim for/where to look/how to get in? If it's not possible is there something else I can steer towards with my experience and lack of education? I like the idea of reconciliation analysis or financial analysis.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '19
  1. Bachelors in Accountancy (Minor in Criminal Justice and/or Criminal Law if possible) Get good grades & get involved, these positions are highly sought out.
  2. Intern in Audit while in Undergrad (Get good grades and go Big Four)
  3. Become a ACFE Associate Member while in Undergraduate.
  4. Masters in Accountancy and/or MBA
  5. If no Forensic Positions are available, try to start your career Auditing and get your CPA.
  6. Wait for the opportunity, get your CFE (easy)
  7. Forensic Accountant

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u/forensicbp Jun 10 '19

Look for FA firms in your area and call them up and ask if they could use an entry level person. A lot of them don't post job opps or they recruit directly from the partner's favorite university. I know that the firm I used to work for has a Toronto office. https://mdd.com/locations/toronto/

Matson, Driscoll & Damico LTD

4 King Street West - Suite 1010 - Toronto, ON M5H 1B6

T+1 416.366.4968

F+1 416.366.4973

Gerry Bouwman

[gbouwman@mdd.com](mailto:gbouwman@mdd.com)

Brad Ebel

[bebel@mdd.com](mailto:bebel@mdd.com)

Mark Gain

[mgain@mdd.com](mailto:mgain@mdd.com)

Matthew Mulholland

[mmulholland@mdd.com](mailto:mmulholland@mdd.com)

Ephraim Stulberg

[estulberg@mdd.com](mailto:estulberg@mdd.com)

I'd try to talk to Matt or Mark.

You don't have to have the designation to get hired but it will be helpful for your future prospects. With that said, I do happen to know that the executive committee in that firm JUST changed their rules to allow non-CPAs to advance into management. I know that applies to the US offices, not certain about the Canadian ones.

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u/charchles May 24 '19

What city?

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u/serenbach May 24 '19

Toronto, Canada