BSc (Hons) In Forensic Financial Accounting

Introduction:

Forensic accountants are trained to look beyond the numbers and deal with the business reality to derive the underlying facts and intentions of financial expenditures and/or movement of financial resources in a situation.

Purpose of Programme

The fundamental mission of the BSc. in Forensic Financial Accounting programme is to educate and train high caliber, technology savvy Forensic Accountants with ethical values who are equipped with up-to-date information on how to make decisions and put them into action. The programme was developed to equip the students with Forensic Accounting Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Litigation Support and Fraud Examination. Students graduating from BSc. in Forensic Financial Accounting will have the ability to transform the theoretical knowledge obtained throughout their studies into practice, through learning how to utilize rapidly developing information technologies widely used by the Forensic Accounting

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the Course period learners should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of Forensic Financial Accounting methods.
Manage Forensic Financial Accounting activities.
Create an awareness of the relevant legislation that governs economic crime, including common law aspects and the law of evidence.
Develop high level of expertise in Forensic Financial Accounting that can contribute to safety, cost or eﬀectiveness in operation.
Expose participants to a wide range of case studies relating to economic crime.
Provide guidance on investigative techniques and tools.
Expose participants to best practices in fraud risk management.

Enrolment Criteria:

Normal Entry

Level 4 in Accounting & Finance / Any Equivalent

Mature Entry

Mature Entry is provided for candidates who meet the necessary criteria set by the individual in accordance with their respective policies and regulations for admission. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and CATS will be provided for, and candidates will have to meet the necessary criteria set by the individual in accordance with their respective policies and regulations for RPL and CATS.

Modules Covered

Road Map
	Semester 1:
	Introduction to Forensic Financial Accounting
	Business Communications
	Introduction to Accounting
	Information communication Technology
	Introduction to Economic Crimes
	Semester 2:
	Forensic Data Analytics and Electronic Evidence
	Finance and Accounting
	Business Law
	Computer Crimes and Cyber Security
	Money Laundering, Detection and Investigation
	Semester 3:
	Financial Risk Management Software
	Mathematics for Forensic Financial Accounting
	Psychology of the Fraudster
	Fraud Detection and Techniques
	Professional Ethic
	Semester 4:
	Prevention and Detection of Corruption and Procurement Fraud
	Cyber Forensics and Information Technology
	Creativity and Innovation
	Treasury Management
	Public Sector Finance
	Semester 5:
	Forensic Investigations
	Research Methods
	Security Architectures and System Administration
	Project Management
	Entrepreneurship
	Semester 6:
	Investment Analysis
	Actuarial Products and Liabilities
	Corporate Finance
	Corporate Strategy
	Semester 7:
	Corporate Governance
	International Financial Markets
	International Financial Forensics
	Optional Modules Semester 7 (Choose 2):
	Digital Forensics for the Fraud Examiner
	Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Corruption in Public
	Organizations
	Corporate and White-Collar Crime
	Forensic Auditing
	Semester 8:
	Dissertation
	Industrial Attachment

Career Pathways

Bachelor’s in Forensic Financial Accounting is a stepping stone to a great a career. Graduates can ﬁnd jobs in a cross-section of industries from corporations, insurance companies, law oﬃces, ﬁnancial institutions and other government agencies. Forensic ﬁnancial accountants usually investigate and analyze ﬁnancial evidence on white collar crimes and other, develop computerized applications to assist in the presentation and analysis of the evidence presented, communicate their ﬁndings in the form of various reports and assist in the legal proceedings in court as an expert witness. Forensic ﬁnancial accountants also are employed by lawyers, law enforcement agencies, public and private companies, government organizations and ﬁnancial institutions as consultants. On this course you will learn techniques for identifying, detecting and preventing fraud activities. The course is an ideal way to take a start in this highly demanding and lucrative ﬁeld of Investigative Account assistance with the following jobs titles:

Forensic Accountant
Forensic Auditor
Fraud Investigator
Equity Research Analyst
Financial Analyst
Insurance
Other Financial Services Industries
Major Corporations
State and Local Government
Corporate Analyst
Law Enforcement
Small and Mid-size Businesses
The Non-Profit Sector
Private Practice
Banking Brokerage
Investment Analyst
Risk Analyst
Finance Manager

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