"Forensic" means "suitable for use in court of law" It is a science that deals with the:

• Application of sophisticated accounting

• Financial and economic facts

• Auditing methods and procedures

• Complex legal problems usually dealing with financial and valuation issues

• Forensic accountants need to understand legal theory, arguments, and understand how various assumptions may or may not impact analysis, all while staying true to accounting standards & regulations

• They support the courts, attorneys, and clients in legal and accounting analysis