What is a fraud examiner and how to become one

Key steps to become a fraud examiner

1. Explore fraud examiner education requirements

   Most common fraud examiner degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.2 %

   Master's

   15.1 %

   Associate

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific fraud examiner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fraud Investigations	48.00%
   SIU	23.63%
   Fraud Detection	17.60%
   Law Enforcement Agencies	10.76%

3. Complete relevant fraud examiner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New fraud examiners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a fraud examiner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real fraud examiner resumes.

4. Research fraud examiner duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve to eliminate IRS penalty fees for reporting payments make to unverify or fraudulent accounts.
   • Provide comprehensive written and verbal reports of regulatory concerns note during the examinations to member firm executives and FINRA's management.
   • Monitor drug court veterans using computer databases and making contact with multiple government agencies.

5. Apply for fraud examiner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a fraud examiner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams