Forensic accountants are uniquely suited to help in-house counsel address issues involving financial reporting, accounting and internal controls. Understanding what forensic accountants do, and how their role differs from other accounting and auditing functions, can help in-house lawyers best utilize their skills.
Forensic accountants collect and analyze accounting and internal-controls evidence. They produce a fact-based report that can inform the decision-making process in inquiries, investigations and dispute resolution.
