Cool CPAs - Jeffrey S. Sallet, CPA

What does your job entail?
I am assigned to the Organized Crime Division in the New York office of the FBI with the responsibility of investigating the Bonanno La Cosa Nostra Family. The Bonanno LCN Family is one of the five New York La Cosa Nostra Families and was portrayed in the book and movie "DONNIE BRASCO". My job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducting interviews, surveillance, reviewing financial documents, testifying in court, arrests, protective details, crime scene investigations, administrative case management and liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

How do your contributions affect the organization?
I have conducted numerous organized crime, public corruption and terrorism investigations. While conducting these investigations I have applied traditional investigative techniques and forensic accounting. My efforts have resulted in the conviction of members and associates of Organized Crime and Union Officials. I have also instructed other Special Agent Accountants in the application of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Enterprise Theory Investigation.

What advice do you have for people who are considering joining the profession?
My advice to people considering joining the profession is to ignore the myth that "accountants are bean counters and spend their days behind a calculator." Being an accountant can be a very rewarding, exciting and interesting career.