Hi everyone. I wanted to get some insights into forensic accounting especially at the FBI. Following are some of the questions I have:
1) How can one transition from audit to forensic accounting?
2) What is the work life balance like for forensic accountants at FBI (non-agent)?
3) What is the salary like for forensic accountants at FBI (non-agent) working at the headquarters?
Any insights on the above would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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@ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI 1) Thank you so much for your detailed response. You explained everything very well. I have 2 more questions if you don't mind me asking:
1) What is does a typical day look like for FBI forensic accountants? What are the tasks/activities?
2) When do positions ususally go up? I've never found FBI forensic accounting positions at USAjobs. Also, is that where FBI posts new openings or do they post of FBI website itself?

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Thank you. This was really helpful. Highly appreciate you responding to all my questions with full details.

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