Forensic Accounting Courses Distance Learning 

This foundation-level study program is open to candidates worldwide, with no specific entry-criteria to fulfil.  Learn how professional forensic accountants perform their essential services across the following two modules:

Module 1 - Forensic and Investigative Accounting - An Overview

Module one provides a cross-section overview of the forensic accountancy profession, along with its functions and value from a wider business perspective.  The primary duties and responsibilities of forensic accountancy personnel are discussed, along with those of internal investigators, external auditors and other key contributors.

Module 2 - Effective Techniques for Fraud Detection

Module two details some of the most effective techniques for successfully detecting fraud, along with the advantages of proactive fraud prevention.  Candidates are presented with several important fraud risk factors to consider, while also examining financial settlement fraud and revenue recognition detection.

Paying in Instalments: £120 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £20

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £10

Pay in Full: (£35 Discount) £85

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievementfrom ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Oxford home study centre has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 1 Award against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Oxford home study centre to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards/Certa endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK. 

Careers in forensic accountancy can prove rewarding and fulfilling for anyone with a flair for numeracy.  If numbers are your thing and you have an eye for detail, you’re already halfway there!  Armed with an endorsed Level 1 Forensic Accountancy Award, you’ll have every opportunity to put your skills and knowledge to use in a practical setting of your choosing.  Alternatively, continue studying at diploma-level and take this incredible sector by storm!  Forensic accountancy salaries vary from £25,000 at entry-level to more than £50,000 for more senior figures.

Who Should Take This Course?

An endorsed Level 1 Forensic Accountancy Award could prove instrumental in helping take your career to the next level.  Oxford Home Study Centre recommends this exclusive course to the following applicants:

• Newcomers looking to explore forensics at ground-level
• Accountants who lack forensic accountancy knowledge
• Business owners, managers and senior accountants
• Entrepreneurs considering new business establishment
• Candidates interested in freelance job opportunities
• Anyone looking to enhance their CV and career prospects

Enrolment is open 365 days a year, so why not get started right now?  Enrol online, or contact Oxford Home Study Centre’s admissions team if you have any questions!