Forensic

[adjective]:

“Pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law, or public discussion and debate”.

(“The Macquarie Encyclopedic Dictionary”)

Forensic Accountant

(key qualifications, attributes and practical capabilities)

Qualifications

• High level qualifications as a professional accountant.
• Qualifications in and a sound working knowledge of relevant legal principles and processes.
• Qualifications in and a sound working knowledge of modern dispute resolution principles and processes.

Attributes and Capabilities

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.
• Sophisticated and practical accounting, investigative and analytical skills.
• Highly developed powers of reasoning.
• Excellent judgment.
• Reliable - delivers on time, every time.
• Broad base of accounting, forensic, commercial and real life experience.
• Works effectively with lawyers of all types, styles and seniority.
• Contributes effectively to multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Produces objective and persuasive expert advice, opinions and reports.
• Delivers independent, objective and authoritative expert evidence.
• Deals competently and comprehensibly with a wide range of financial, commercial and accounting issues.
• Operates confidently and effectively in complex litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other highly contested situations.