Certificate in Forensic Accounting

Enroll in the Certificate in Forensic Accounting and take your Fraud and Investigations Career to the next level!

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Course Description

Forensic accounting is the niche used to uncover any accounting or financial violations in a business or industry. It is a specialized profession employed to uncover any financial or accounting irregularities in any company. It examines the subject’s finances using accounting, auditing, and investigative expertise.

It frequently depends on various pillars, such as the character of the accountant and legal experience. Forensic accountants’ primary goal is to find, stop, and minimize fraud while making sure it never happens again. They employ a variety of ways to identify wrongdoings, collect proof, and assess the issue before reporting and wrapping up their inquiry. There is an urgent need for forensic accountants, particularly within law enforcement, due to the increasing complexity of organizational contexts and the development of technology.

This certificate program is a professional training with ten modules. This course will give you a basic understanding of forensic accounting, the skills required to be an effective forensic accountant, and how to conduct a forensic investigation. It also includes an outline of what fraud is, including the different types of fraud and methods for detection, fraud investigation, valuations, and the link between forensic accounting and corporate governance.

What You Will Get From This Course

In-demand Skills

Gain the relevant knowledge to ensure that you are supporting your firm and progressing your career.

Career Credential

Get a certificate from the FCA Financial Crime Academy.

Flexibility

Study on-demand and at your own time and pace, regardless of where you are in the world with this flexible online course.

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Course Material

Download supplementary course material such as the comprehensive course study guide.

Quiz Questions

Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and determine which skills you have mastered!

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Understand what forensic accounting is and what role it plays in an organizational context
Learn how to think forensically with regards to fraud
Understand fraud holistically, including types and indicators for fraud
Learn what skills are required and essential for forensic accountants when performing forensic accounting investigations
Comprehend different types of forensic accounting investigations and engagements
Understand what cyber forensics is and how cyber forensic accounting activities are performed effectively
Learn about the specific of expert witness activities in dispute resolution
Understand the role of forensic accounting in valuation work
Understand the specifics of a fraud investigation in the context of forensic accounting and learn practical implications
Learn how a forensic accounting investigation is performed in practice and what elements, tools, and techniques are required
Understand the intersection between forensic accounting and corporate governance in an organizational environment

Target Audience

Professionals wanting to acquire and demonstrate specialized knowledge in forensic accounting
Professionals wanting to increase their value through better understanding of internal investigations and forensic accounting in an organizational environment
Career starters and students wanting to build a comprehensive internal investigations and forensic accounting skillsset
Anyone who is genuinely interested in effectively performing forensic accounting activities

Requirements

For participating in this Certificate Program, you will need an electronic device with online video-viewing capabilities (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, etc.). You will need no previous knowledge in compliance or anti-financial crime, although this is helpful. A background in business, legal, or finance might also be beneficial but is not required.

Learning Method

This Certification Program is presented entirely online. Modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace. This interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and results in unprecedented certification rates for Certification Programs.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to the Program

Introduction to the Program

Module 1: Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Introduction to This Module
History of forensic accounting
Application areas of forensic accounting
Primary roles and responsibilities of forensic accountants
Differences between forensic accountants, fraud auditors, and financial auditors
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 2: Fraud – Thinking Forensically

Introduction to This Module
Fraud and its detection
Impact of fraud
Types of perpetrators
Benefits of having forensic accounting skills in house
Types of fraud
Fraud indicators and warnings
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 3: Skills of Forensic Accountants

Introduction to This Module
The trait of a successful forensic accountant
What background does a forensic accountant require?
What should a forensic accountant be able to do?
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 4: Types of Forensic Accounting Investigations and Engagements

Introduction to This Module
Economic damages calculations
Post-acquisition disputes
Bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization
Securities fraud
Money laundering
Business valuation
Computer forensics and E-discovery
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 5: Cyber Forensics

Introduction to This Module
Elements of computer forensics
Identification
Preservation
Analysis
Final considerations
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 6: Specific of Expert Witnessing and Dispute Resolution

Introduction to This Module
What is an expert witness?
Role and purpose of expert witnesses
Types of expert witnesses
Duties and responsibilities
Qualifications required
Testimony
Dispute resolution and its types
Alternative dispute resolution
Expert witness case study
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 7: Specific of Valuations and the Expert Report

Introduction to This Module

Valuations in forensic accounting: business valuation and damage valuation

The link of forensic accounting with business valuation and damage valuation

Identification of valuation errors in business valuations

Determination and calculation of damages

Valuation expert witnesses: definition, role, and responsibilities

Valuation report: content challenges

Business valuation disputes case study

Damage valuation disputes case study

Module Summary

Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 8: Specific of Fraud Examination

Introduction to This Module
Understanding fraudsters: fraud triangle
Classification and motives of fraudsters
Types of Fraud
Fraud detection methods
Fraud indicators
Professional analytical procedures and techniques
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 9: Forensic Investigation

Introduction to This Module
Forensic investigation
Determining the objectives of the investigation
Considerations for internal auditors
Designing and planning of the investigation
The investigative process
Types of evidence: documents, interviews, and other information
Evidence gathering and chain custody
Interviews in forensic investigation
Documenting and presenting the case
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 10: Forensic Accounting and Corporate Governance

Introduction to This Module
Introduction to corporate governance
The role of forensic accounting in corporate governance
Compliance with best practices
Sustainable corporate governance and forensic accounting
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

Completing the Program

Completing the Program

Certification Track

Complete all courses of the certification track to become a Certified Audit and Investigations Professional (CAIP).

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Fca010 Certificate In Fraud Risk Management

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Fca009 Certificate In Internal Investigations

Fca014 Certificate In Forensic Accounting

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All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, a smartphone or table, and a stable internet connection.

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