Class Discussions

Question 1

Which speakers graduated from Mizzou with a BS or Masters in Accountancy?

Answer 1

FBI Special Agent Stacy Banks
FBI Forensic Accountant Rachel Myers

Question 2

One can apply to be a special agent with the IRS immediately upon graduation from college and with no work experience

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What was the reason given by Stacy Banks for wanting to apply to be a special agent with the FBI

Answer 3

She uncovered a fraud while working in public accounting and enjoyed the investigative work

Question 4

What skillset did the speakers believe was extremely important in achieving success in their current positions

Answer 4

Good communication skills

Question 5

Which of the speakers worked in public accounting prior to applying to their current positions?

Answer 5

Stacy Banks
Rachel Myers

Question 6

Most federal investigations are conducted jointly with other law enforcement agencies

Answer 6

True

Question 7

To apply to be a forensic accountant with the FBI, the applicant must have a BS in accountancy

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which positions can applicant apply for a specific location

Answer 8

IRS special agent
FBI Forensic Accountant

Question 9

Training to become a special agent with the FBI is longer than the training for an IRS special agent

Answer 9

False

Question 10

A polygraph is administered as a part of the application process for

Answer 10

FBI special agent
FBI forensic accountant

Question 11

What was not a reason mentioned by the speakers as a reason for self satisfaction with their current employment

Answer 11

Separating fraudsters from their loved ones

Question 12

The application process to become a special agent with the FBI is short in duration

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Which positions allow retirees a federal pension and health insurance for life

Answer 13

FBI special agent
FBI forensic accountant
IRS special agent

Question 14

Both FBI special agents and forensic accountants are required to carry firearms in their current positions

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Special agents with the FBI have both the authority and jurisdiction to arrest bad guys in foreign countries

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Which speaker was a former student of Professor Johns

Answer 16

Rachel Myers

Question 17

The IRS has jurisdiction to investigate only tax evasion cases

Answer 17

False

Question 18

How many hours of accounting does one need to apply to be an IRS special agent

Answer 18

15 hours

Question 19

Both the FBI and IRS are interested in recruiting students from Mizzou

Answer 19

True