forensic accountant

British  

noun

1. an accountant who specializes in applying accountancy skills to the purposes of the law

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Example Sentences

A forensic accountant helped determine that he had been spending roughly $20,000 a month on another woman and their child in an apartment for around a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“I find it disturbing that there are two separate criminal investigations involving entities doing business with A-CAP,” forensic accountant Tom Gober said of the 777 indictment and the Glutality investigation.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“A forensic accountant is invaluable in helping with this process by utilizing various accounting and investigative techniques.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Then, six to nine months later, he said there is a request for more information which often involves 50-150 further questions that can only be answered by the likes of a forensic accountant.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

Sam Leslie, a bankruptcy trustee and forensic accountant, took over management of the space and later filed a lengthy status report with the court documenting financial irregularities by Chrismas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024