Forensic Accounting Education And Profession: A SWOT Analysis

Authors

  • Padum Chetry Research Scholar ICSSR (Institute of Public Enterprise) Doctoral Fellow Department of Commerce Tezpur University, Tezpur
  • Dr. Reshma Kumari Tiwari Assistant Professor Department of Commerce Tezpur University Tezpur
  • Dr. M. Chandra Shekar Associate Professor Institute of Public Enterprise Hyderabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v58i8.99-103p

Abstract

Forensic accounting is a specialized field of accounting that deals with the investigation of financial crimes. The profession of forensic accounting is growing rapidly, due to the increasing number of financial crimes being committed. This article conducts a SWOT analysis of forensic accounting education and the profession, using a literature review to support the findings. The findings of this study suggest that forensic accounting education is a valuable and growing field. However, there are some challenges and threats that need to be addressed in order to ensure the continued growth of the profession.

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Published

2023-08-30

How to Cite

Chetry, P., Tiwari, D. R. K., & Shekar, D. M. C. (2023). Forensic Accounting Education And Profession: A SWOT Analysis. The Management Accountant Journal, 58(8), 99–103. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v58i8.99-103p

Issue

Volume 58, Issue 8, August 2023

Section

Forensic Accounting
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