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How to Become a Treasury Enforcement Agent

According to the United States Office of Personnel Management, Treasury Enforcement Agents (TEA) must have a Bachelor's degree, general work experience in the field of criminal investigation or law enforcement with significant investigation experience, a maximum age at entry of 37 years old, valid driver's license, pass a medical screening and background check and provide proof of professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

The intent here is to provide a starting point for those with a desire to become a Treasury Enforcement Agent. In general, one can become a CPA with a bachelor's degree in any field. Some states have work experience requirements, which may include two years of accounting work experience prior to becoming a licensed CPA in that state. Work experience in other fields may also be accepted, however, the length of work experience may be longer than just two years. You will need to inquire with your state's board of accountancy for a definitive answer.

Accounting experience for recent graduates of bachelor's degree programs is most often gained working at accounting firms as an entry-level accountant. Most accounting firms or companies looking for an entry-level accountant require that the bachelor's degree be in accounting. What this means is that earning a bachelor's degree in accounting is really the most efficient way to start on your way to becoming a Treasury Enforcement Agent. An accounting degree will provide a broad accounting knowledge and if you decide that the Department of the Treasury is not for you, there are a number of other federal agencies that hire accountants to do forensic accounting as well as general accounting.

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice is another degree with that offers graduates a wide range of law enforcement career opportunities including Treasury Enforcement Agent as well as pre-law school preparation.

Contact the schools below to learn more about their programs and how they can help you become a Treasury Enforcement Agent.

Accounting & Treasury Enforcement Agent Related Degree Programs

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University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix offers multiple levels of accounting and finance degrees and is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

A.S. Accounting
A.A. in Criminal Justice
B.S. Accounting
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Organizational Security & Management
MBA/Accounting

Kaplan University: Kaplan University offers a wide range of bachelor degree programs in finance and accounting including auditing-forensic accountancy.

BSA/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy
BS in Accounting
BSA/Tax Accountancy

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The Diploma in Accounting program is designed for students that already hold a bachelor's degree and would like to sit for the C.P.A. Exam.

B.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Economics
Diploma in Accounting

Colorado Technical University: CTU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Request information to learn more about these programs and how they can help you start or advance your career in forensic accounting. The Financial Forensics bachelor's program includes study in the areas of money laundering investigation, terrorist financing investigation, and forensic accounting.

B.S. in Financial Forensics
B.S. Criminal Justice

Utica College: The Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation degree program offers courses in criminal justice, accounting and computer science, that will help students prepare for careers in forensic accounting and related fields. Utica College Graduates receive a Syracuse University baccalaureate degree and Utica College bachelor's degree, since the school was founded by Syracuse University and maintains a coeducational relationship.

Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

Rasmussen College Online: Rasmussen College holds regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Criminal Justice

Walden University: Walden offers a comprehensive finance education that will prepare you for work in most aspects of finance, from corporate to small business. The Walden programs strive to prepare students for financial leadership positions.

B.S. Finance
MBA Finance
PhD Finance
PhD Accounting

Florida Tech University Online:

BA in Accounting
BA Criminal Justice
BA Business Admin Accounting
MBA Accounting - Finance Specialization

Jones International University:

BBA in Accounting
BBA in Finance
MBA in Accounting
MBA in Finance

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