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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations

Description

OVERVIEW
 
Study the skills and techniques needed to pursue a career detecting and preventing fraud.
 
If you are interested in joining the growing field of forensic accounting and fraud investigations, the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with the professional skills and techniques to detect and prevent fraud in today's business world.
 
Learn how to:
  • investigate and analyze financial evidence
  • apply computer techniques to investigations
  • utilize the theories of ethics and criminology
Graduates may find employment in the public or private sector in a variety of areas including:
  • fraud and economic loss quantification
  • expert witness testimony
  • criminal investigations
  • cyber fraud
To qualify for this graduate certificate, you must complete the program within three years.
 
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
  • Enjoy analyzing and reporting on a variety of financial information.
  • Are interested in criminal accounting investigations and civil proceedings.
  • Enjoy problem solving.
  • Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail.
  • Are able to apply knowledge gained to unique situations as each investigation is unique.
Program Eligibility
 
  • Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree in a related business/fraud investigations area (e.g. accounting, financial auditing, law/police enforcement, investigations and security) or equivalent.
  • Applicants are to provide documentation that includes current resume/cv and a letter from an employer attesting to all relevant work experience (paid work only) in a related business/fraud investigations area (e.g. accounting, financial auditing, law/police enforcement, investigations and security).
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS- International English Language Testing Service- Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL- Internet-based (iBT)- overall 88, with minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
 
COURSES: 
 
Level: 01
 
ACC5030    Detection and Prevention of Fraud    
BUS5008    Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations    
DAT0108    Computer Forensics and Data Mining    
DAT0109    Cyber Crime Investigations    
PSY0016    Criminology and Ethics    
 
Level: 02
 
ACC5031    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations - Advanced    
ACC5032    Money Laundering and Asset Tracing    
ACC5033    Governmental, Small Medium Enterprise (Sme) and Not-For-Profit Frauds    
LAW5049    Legal Components in a Forensic Investigation    
 
Level: 03
 
ACC5034    Analysis and Critique of Current Fraud Cases    
ENL5035    Interviewing and Presentation of Evidence    
ENL5036    Communication - Report Writing and Witness Testimony
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Graduate Certificate
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 1801X07PAO
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.