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Forensic Accountant assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Error Checking (Advanced)82%
Bookkeeping and Accounting74%
Numerical Reasoning (Advanced)68%
Compliance & Ethics64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of finance skills.

The Forensic Accountant template combines Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced), Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests50minutes77questions in total

01 · 40 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking (Advanced)

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Checks double entry, ledgers, reconciliations and period-end adjustments, following IFRS.

  • Double entry
  • Ledgers and trial balance
  • Period-end adjustments

03 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Numerical Reasoning (Advanced)

Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.

  • Tables & charts
  • Percentages & ratios
  • Interpreting figures

04 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.

You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced), Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Whether the vacancy says Forensic Accountant or investigative accountant, the work includes reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary. This Numerical Reasoning (Advanced) example reflects that.

Forensic Accountant: reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summaryWorkplace example

The morning team handled 7 in every 10 expense claims. In total 400 expense claims came in.

ShareExpense claims
7 in 10400
How many expense claims did the morning team handle?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Forensic Accountant assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced); workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore practical application. Ask them to explain the reconciliation, show their checks and describe how they would resolve a mismatch.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Error Checking (Advanced)Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • Bookkeeping and AccountingUse a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance.
  • Numerical Reasoning (Advanced)Ask them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Forensic Accountant vacancy?

Yes. Start with Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced), Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking (Advanced) to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Forensic Accountant work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced); workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reconciling an invoice list before preparing a payment summary to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Error Checking (Advanced) included?

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Forensic Accountant assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Error Checking (Advanced), Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning (Advanced), Compliance & Ethics separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

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