forensic accountant

noun

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

Example Sentences

A forensic accountant who examined documents leaked to the BBC said it appeared money from Wirral Council had been used to fund the CEO and his family’s other business interests, that include a gym and a coffee shop.

From BBC

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

Forensic accountant Ian Henderson said the Post Office unjustifiably withheld documents from his company, Second Sight, which was brought in to investigate the accounting software in 2012.

From BBC

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

The paper has hired a forensic accountant to investigate.

From New York Times