Group
Occupation
211133 Forensic Accountant
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
211133 Forensic Accountant
Analyses, investigates, corroborates and critiques records, statements and reports to develop accurate and reliable narratives of events, cases, disciplinary assessments and irregular occurrences.
Registration or licensing may be required for certain services such as auditing.
Specialisation
- Investigative Accountant
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Analyses financial and non-financial documents and data to actively trace and identify inaccuracies and fraud
- Investigates organisations and individuals for criminal financial activity
- Provides support and presents findings to be used as trial evidence in court cases
- Constructs valuations and economic loss models for organisations from a variety of data sources