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What qualifications are needed to work for the FBI?

I want to be a forensic accountant for the FBI
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Eric’s Answer

Tierra,

The FBI is an exciting and challenging career, and one that can be extremely rewarding. I was recruited to the Bureau out of college, and I spent 10 years with them in NYC. At the time, the Bureau was looking for college graduates with degrees in either Computer Science, Law or Accounting. Other experiences can help as well, such as military or law enforcement, as well as fluency in other languages. Obviously, a clean background and plenty of personal/professional references will also be required as the FBI background check, as you would expect, is one of the most comprehensive reviews to go through. The process takes some time, so stay with it, and I would research available FBI accounting roles at:


https://www.fbijobs.gov/career-paths/forensic-accounting


- they detail the qualifications and requirements of the job in detail.


Good Luck!
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Yunqing (Meredith)’s Answer

It is better if you look at the FBI job description. I know that there are not much opening for forensic accountant role in FBI. People are waiting in line to be added into this department.
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Jess’s Answer

Refer to website https://www.fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents/eligibility
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Ross’s Answer

I think anyone with accounting experience could fall into this role but hard to do straight out of college. I know one person who was able to get an internship in a class of 120 but didn't end up committing due to inexperience and lack of classes. I would suggest going a more popular route like audit or tax to get a foundation of experience then transitioning into the roles later one. You will be more valuable and from what I hear, is compensated more than the few who go into the role initially. I unfortunately only have excel skills, not firearm skills for the FBI.
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