FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Duration

6 weeks

Course Fee

₦85, 000

Description

Forensic Accounting is concerned with the detection, prevention and correction of financial fraud. This course identifies areas of financial risks, develops internal control policies & procedures, as well as defines the role of the forensic accountant in the courtroom. Heavy emphasis is placed on the role of the Sarbenes-Oxley Act & ethical behaviour in business transactions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students would have learnt the following:

• Employ and use comany data for specified report
• Utilize the computer and internet for case analysis
• Define the discipline of Forensic Accounting
• Determine the accountant's role in the courtroom
• Measure financial losses obtained through fraud
• Apply the role of forensic investigation in fighting cybercrime
• Evaluate the importance of proper business valuations in business and law