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Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting |
Abbreviation: |
GCertForAccy |
My University: |
Commerce, forensic accounting |
Duration: |
6 months full-time* |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible (Modular - compulsory 3 full days intensive program per subject) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1147 |
CRICOS Code: |
073526K |
* Please contact the Faculty regarding part-time option
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting provides an introduction to the nature and purpose of forensic accounting in a wide array of contexts and applications ranging from asset valuations and calculation of economic loss to investigation of financial crimes and other dysfunctional behaviour on the part of individuals and corporate management. Students are exposed to concepts of criminology used to identify indicators of inappropriate behaviour as well as processes of initiating and planning investigations to prove or refute such suspicions. In addition, students are introduced to the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the investigation and resolution of disputes or suspicions of inappropriate behaviour.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a major in accountancy from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Credit Arrangements
Credit will be available for ACCY950 for applicants who have completed the CPA Australia or ICAA Program.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Introductory Forensic Accounting |
Autumn |
6 | |
Forensic and Litigation Framework |
Autumn |
6 | |
Fraud and Failure |
Autumn |
6 | |
Investigative Processes |
Autumn |
6 |
Other information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: accfin-enquiries@uow.edu.au