_______ at the federal level manage public funds,investigate white-collar crime,perform audits for government agencies,and stay up-to-date on emerging accounting and regulatory issues.

A) Management consultant
B) Public accountant
C) Management accountant
D) Government accountant

Government Accountant

A financial expert who works within the public sector, managing and auditing the accounts of government agencies and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Public Funds

Resources collected by government bodies through taxation, fees, fines, and other means, intended for public use and expenditure.

White-collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often involving financial deception.