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Diploma in Forensic Accounting QLS Level 4
Course at QLS Level 4
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Distance Learning
Course Duration 400 Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Forensic Accounting Course

Explore the fascinating and critically-important role of the forensic accountant in this intensive 12-module diploma. Discover what it takes to play an active role in sophisticated fraud detection and prevention, working with public and private sector organisations to minimise loss and ensure total compliance with applicable laws. The modern business simply cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the possibility of fraudulent activity – the evolution of global I.T. technology having intensified threat levels like never before. 

This Forensic Accounting Course, offers an insightful introduction to this increasingly-essential professional discipline. While the traditional accountant monitors business spending, tracks income and keeps business books balanced, the forensic accountant actively analyses and monitors accounts for signs of fraudulent activity. When anything unusual is detected, it is the job of the forensic accountant to carry out the necessary investigation to both identify what happened and produce the necessary evidence to prove any ensuing case. The professional forensic accountant therefore has the potential to help the modern business avoid enormous financial losses and damaging legal repercussions.

Course content of this Forensic Accounting Certificate, begins with an overview of forensic accounting as a whole, before introducing the responsibilities and duties of the contemporary forensic accountant. Candidates investigate a variety of effective fraud-detection methods, along with several crucial evidence-gathering methods and how cyber-crime continues to pose a growing threat to the modern business. Successful candidates are instilled with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to pursue rewarding careers in high-level accountancy, or further their education at an advanced level.

This Forensic Accounting Training Course, is delivered over 09 modules:

Module 1 - Introduction to Forensic Accounting

In the opening course module, candidates are provided with a broad introduction to the field of forensic accountancy along with what it is the practicing forensic accountant does. Course content covers the fraud cycle, a series of contemporary fraud-types and what it takes to succeed in this dynamic, high-energy discipline.

Module 2 - Psychology of The Fraudster

Fraudsters, their activities and the way they think/operate represents the primary core focus of Module 2. A series of high- and low-level types of fraud are examined, along with how and why certain individuals/business face a higher risk of being targeted by fraudsters than others.

Module 3 - Fraud Detection Techniques

The fourth course module takes a more intensive and comprehensive look at contemporary fraud detection techniques. Candidates are guided through a series of fraud risk factors, crucial fraud identification techniques and effective methods for gathering information/evidence. Revenue recognition detection and financial statement fraud are also outlined.

Module 4 - The Investigative Process

Course content in Module 4 switches to fraud investigation techniques, guiding candidates through intelligence gathering and analysis, planning a case, establishing case goals and putting a case into action. The important of strong planning and a workable investigative structure is also discussed.

Module 5 - Gathering Evidence

Evidence gathering techniques are explored in greater depth in Module 5, incorporating an overview of important types of evidence, additional evidence the forensic accountant creates personally, documents crucial to the investigative/case process and the role documentary evidence plays in validating/disproving a case.

Module 6 - Obtaining & Evaluating Non-Financial Evidence

Non-financial evidence represents the core focus of Module 6, in which candidates are introduced to effective interview techniques and how to properly analyse written/spoken statements. Course content explores the importance of combining financial and non-financial evidence when looking to prove a case.

Module 7 - Forensic Interviewing Techniques and Processes

Interview techniques are further explored and expanded in Module 7, which incorporates an exploration of the interview process and its most important core elements. The purpose and objectives of the interview are outlined, along with crucial interview planning strategies and how to ask the right questions to financially-sophisticated witnesses.

Module 8 - Fraud Risk Assessment

Course content in the following module brings risk assessment and analysis. Into the discussion. Along with an overview of why fraud prevention is more valuable than fraud detection, candidates explore a variety of best practice standards and common risk factors.

Module 9- Fraud Prevention

A more intensive investigation of fraud prevention follows in Module 9, in which candidates are guided through a series of theories/methodologies for minimising the likelihood of fraudulent activity. The enforcement of ethics and establishing fraud policy are also introduced.

Payment Option

Paying in Instalments: £540(interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £108

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £36

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £440

Course Endorsed

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.


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