What is the study of Forensic Accounting and why is it so important? The study of Forensic Accounting is specialty practice area where accounting, auditing and investigative skills are used to analyse information that is suitable for use in a court of law. Forensic accountants are often engaged to quantify damages in instances related to fraud and embezzlement as well as on matters involving insurance, personal injury, business disputes, business interruption, divorce and marital disputes, construction, environmental damages, cyber-crime, products liability, business valuation and more. This Forensic Accounting Certificate Level 6 will explore how to provide evidence and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations. This evidence may be used to help an attorney establish their case or reinforce the merits of their argument. In other instances, the evidence may be utilized to refute the conclusions that are being proposed by opposing counsel. When serving as expert witnesses in court proceedings, forensic accountants give testimony that is based upon sufficient facts or data that is the product of reliable and accepted principles and methods.
Course Contents
Course Contents
This Certificate course is designed to introduce participants to quantifying damages and determining the full extent of a loss. They are involved in four basic areas of forensic analytics: data collection, data preparation, data analysis and reporting. Specifically, forensic accountants perform tasks that include examining business records, analysing historical statements, looking for irregularities in business practices, reviewing journal entries, analysing trends, tracing the flow of funds, interviewing relevant parties, analysing electronic data and performing an overall evaluation of the situation in question. Beyond this, they can serve as consultants or expert witnesses. When required, they also collaborate with other experts. Forensic accountants are sometimes relied on to train internal auditors and investigators. They can also help gauge an organization’s vulnerability to issues such as fraud. Plus, they can help companies implement controls that will reduce their exposure to criminal and civil wrongdoing as well as irreparable damage to their reputation.
Certificate We send certificates to students within 24 hours of course completion. Students will be awarded the Forensic Accounting Certificate Level 6 .
Assessment The course is assessed on the basis of assignments. There are no written exams for this course.
Course Mode
This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course in their own time, there is no time restriction on this course. There is no attendance required for this course. Students can study this course from all over the world as long as they have internet connection.
Learning Materials
Students will be provided all the learning text materials to assist them in completing the course. The text books will be of different sizes. Our experts have chosen the right text books for each course. Students can use other books as well in order to assist their course works. Students will have 24/7 access to the course materials.
Course Benefits
At the end of this Certificate course, you will be awarded a Forensic Accounting Certificate Level 6 , and will also be able to:
Provide evidence and expert witness testimony in courts
Investigate and analyse financial evidence
Develop computerized applications to assist in the analysis and presentation of financial evidence
Communicate your findings in the form of reports, exhibits and collections of documents
Assist in legal proceedings, including testifying in court as an expert witness and preparing visual aids to support trial evidence.
Who is this course for?
The Level 6 Certificate in Forensic Accounting is open individuals who already have experience in the related field.
This course is open to College-going individuals and Graduates interested in building a career as a Forensic Accountant in the future
Requirements
Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
Good understanding of English language is required to attend this course.
Accreditation
This Course is approved under the UK Continued Professional Development.
Duration
Duration
The course is valid for 12 months, however, students can complete their course as soon as they submit their assignment. The assessment will take 24 hours. So if there is a job opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply for this prestigious course.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Progression
Progression
This training leads you to become a certified forensic accountant, chartered accountant, public accountant, management accountant, fraud Examiner, valuation analyst, financial forensics and investigative & forensic accountant, and so on. Also, skills in Forensic Accounting are of great value for progression in related higher studies.
Career Path
Career Path
Course Delivery
Course Delivery
This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course, there is no time restriction on this course. There is no attendance required for this course.
Payment Options
Payment Options
There is a number of options you can pay your fees. We accept bank transfer, Paypal payment, Sterling Cheques, Sterling Bank drafts, Master Card and Debit Card payments.
Tutor Support
Tutor Support
Once a student is registered we will allocate a UK-Based tutor to guide the student throughout his/her studies. The tutor will be available via email and via Virtual Learning Environment. The tutor will guide and support the students till the given assignments are complete and submitted