DURING my formative years in grade school and high school, I was always captivated by detective stories. From reading the adventures of "The Hardy Boys" and legal thrillers authored by John Grisham, such as "The Firm," to cinematic masterpieces like "The Usual Suspects" and "The Departed," my fascination with solving mysteries and crimes deepened. Even anime series like "Detective Conan" and "Death Note" captured my childhood imagination with their intricate plots and how minute details, which first seem unrelated, are usually the key (or keys) in solving the issues.
Little did I know that years later, my entry into the accountancy profession began my own detective saga. My early years as an auditor in a firm, or the so-called associate years to many, saw my analytical skills, critical thinking, focus, attention to detail and courage under fire constantly hammered into my skillset. These skills were subsequently the cornerstones in developing my problem-solving skills, which is very essential in my path to becoming a forensic accountant.
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