I was hired on as a forensics consultant a little over a year ago. My previous role was a tech strat/advisory consultant at a large firm (some financial analysis for tech cost, but I do not have an accounting background). The engagements are pretty straight forward; gather client documents and financial records, perform analysis, conduct interviews, and deliver reports.

Partner brought me in last week stating I'm not progressing as fast as they envisioned. Hard not to feel a little defeated.

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Partner would like to see me try out a different project/service that would be more consulting than forensics focused. I've seen our consulting work though, and it mostly seems like staff aug/reviewing packets for grants. I've been trying to catch myself up by taking ACG courses so I can sit for the CPA, and studying for the CFE, because I realize I take too much time tying out GLs, and "spinning my wheels". This is all just a ramble, though. Hope to turn this ship around soon, because I really like the work I’m doing.

How do you get into roles for Forensic accounting?

LinkedIn, and a recruiter reached out to me. Job title was for consultant. 🤷‍♂️

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