Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection

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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection specialisation is in increasing demand considering increasing incidents of cyber crimes and frauds detection. It is the practice of utilizing accounting, auditing, CAATs/ Data Mining Tools, and investigative skills to detect fraud/ mistakes. It provides you with the professional skills and techniques to detect and prevent fraud in today’s business world.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze a variety of financial documents to identify information relevant to a forensic investigation.
  • Plan and conduct forensic accounting and auditing investigations that are consistent with current and accepted principles and practices of forensic investigation.
  • Develop an investigative methodology grounded in a conceptual framework and consistent with accepted forensic techniques.
  • Identify Canadian accounting (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and auditing standards (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) when analyzing and interpreting financial statements.
  • Work in compliance with professional rules of conduct, ethical codes, industry standards and relevant legislation.
  • Situate work as a forensic investigator within the context of the civil and criminal justice systems.
  • Locate, assess, analyze, interpret and report data using computer applications.
  • Communicate financial reports and investigative findings clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing, adapting reports to a variety of audience needs and contexts.
  • Interact with individuals and groups to support client relationships and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Interview individuals and small groups to collect information relevant to a forensic investigation.
  • Evaluate the risk of criminal behaviour based on an interpretation of both psychosocial determinants for fraud, as well as trends in the industry.
  • Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship