OSCA occupation

211133 Forensic Accountant

Analyses, investigates, corroborates and critiques records, statements and reports to develop accurate and reliable narratives of events, cases, disciplinary assessments and irregular occurrences.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2111 Accountants and Corporate Treasurers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 221111 Accountant (General) Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Analyses, investigates, corroborates and critiques records, statements and reports to develop accurate and reliable narratives of events, cases, disciplinary assessments and irregular occurrences.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 21 Accounting and Finance Professionals
Minor group: 211 Accountants and Auditors
Unit group: 2111 Accountants and Corporate Treasurers

Tasks

Analyses financial and non-financial documents and data to actively trace and identify inaccuracies and fraud
Investigates organisations and individuals for criminal financial activity
Provides support and presents findings to be used as trial evidence in court cases
Constructs valuations and economic loss models for organisations from a variety of data sources

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Compare OSCA 211133 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code211133 Forensic Accountant	211131 Accountant (General)	211132 Corporate Treasurer
Official role definition	Analyses, investigates, corroborates and critiques records, statements and reports to develop accurate and reliable narratives of events, cases, disciplinary assessments and irregular occurrences.	Provides services relating to compliance-based financial, non-financial and sustainability-related reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems, and advises on association record-keeping requirements.	Manages corporate funding, liquidity and financial risk associated with the profitable development and operation of an organisation. May be involved in acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Analyses financial and non-financial documents and data to actively trace and identify inaccuracies and fraud Investigates organisations and individuals for criminal financial activity Provides support and presents findings to be used as trial evidence in court cases Constructs valuations and economic loss models for organisations from a variety of data sources	Provides advice regarding business plans, structures and accounting systems Examines the income and expenditure of individuals and organisations Conducts financial investigations, prepares reports, and manages insolvency Assists in the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies	Monitors and manages the organisation's cash flow and prepares forecasts and projections Supervises the organisation's share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers Collects, analyses and interprets information on the financial standing, cost structures and effectiveness of the organisation Devises, re-organises and establishes budgetary cost control and other accounting systems
Alternative titles	Not stated	Not stated	Financial Risk Manager

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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