Forensic Accounting Vocabulary

noun a path or route that money follows from one person or organization to another, especially in a way that is illegal or dishonest

• The investigators followed the money trail to uncover the source of the illegal funds.
• They traced the money trail back to the suspect's bank account.
• The cops are on the money trail trying to catch the thief.
• The money trail led him to success in his career.

noun the practice or profession of maintaining financial records

• The field of accountancy requires a strong understanding of financial principles and regulations.
• My cousin is studying accountancy in college and she says it's pretty challenging.
• I'm thinking of switching my major to accountancy because I heard it's a solid career choice.
• In the grand scheme of business, accountancy is the backbone that keeps everything in order.

verb to consider or regard in a specified way

preposition used to say that something or someone has been considered or included in a calculation, decision, or plan

• In the financial report, all expenses were meticulously accounted for.
• I made sure to account for all the missing items before leaving the party.
• She totally accounted for her ex-boyfriend by showing up with a hotter date.
• The new evidence accounted for his sudden change in behavior.