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Master of Forensic Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Forensic Accounting |
Abbreviation: | MForAccy |
UOW Course Code: | 1541 |
CRICOS Code: | 046874C |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Business, Accountancy |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, 2, 3 |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible (Modular - compulsory 3 full days intensive program per subject) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information | Course Finder |
course description
The Master of Forensic Accounting emphasises a holistic approach to the investigation, presentation and resolution of disputes involving legal and accounting issues. Students acquire an understanding of the behavioural and legal framework within which they hone their accounting aptitude and analysis. Students are exposed to the nature and purpose of forensic accounting in an array of contexts and applications ranging from commercial 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 study and acquire skills relevant to a given forensic accounting context, conducting investigations and analysing findings. They learn to recognise governance shortcomings, mitigate inherent risks through appropriate internal control functions and prepare an expert report within an appropriate legal framework. The program adopts a flexible delivery using web-based self learning in conjunction with a 3-day on-campus intensive for each subject.
Students may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting after satisfactory completion of four core subjects.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Credit will be available for ACCY950 for applicants who have completed the CPA Australia or ICAA Program.
Course structure
Subjects | Credit Points | |
Introductory Forensic Accounting ** | 6 | |
Forensic and Litigation Framework ** | 6 | |
Fraud and Failure ** | 6 | |
Investigative Processes ** | 6 | |
Advanced Investigative Techniques | 6 | |
Independent Accounting Expert Reports | 6 | |
Evidence and the Forensic Accountant | 6 | |
Compliance, Assurance and Governance | 6 | |
** Exit option of Graduate Certificate of Forensic Accounting after the completion of all these subjects.
PLEASE NOTE:
Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database.
A summary of subject session offerings is available here.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION/ACCREDITATION
Graduates of the Master of Forensic Accounting may be eligible for membership of relevant professional associations. For further information, visit Professional Accreditation and Recognition.
Other information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au