ing & Tax » Introduction to Forensics and Investigative Accounting Certificate On Demand (e-Learning) Introduction to Forensics and Investigative Accounting Certificate Dates and location Registration open untit, Location (on Demand Access time ‘Accessible fr 99 days after registration Pricing $1399.00 Member $1399.00 Student $1,699.00 Pubiie wa Personal PD Passport Hours PO hours) 18 hours Ethics hour(s) included “hours Description ‘This centtcate provides an Introduction to the roles and resporsibites of forensic accountants, This program will help you Understand the concept of forensic accounting, haw it fers from auditing, and how it relates to fraud, Tis course Is availabe fan ondemand e-learming format with knowledge checks, caselets and other interactive elements for learning to support comprehension and understanding 1m tis course, you wi team about toples that are embedded within the forensic deeountng process such as the code of ethles for forensic accountants, fraud prevention, detection and response, how fraud and forensic Investigations are conducted, forensic accountants’ roles in ttigation support, understanding forensic report writing ard much more. You wil ean expose 1 coatwin 45and the fundamentals of forensic accounting, as well s fraud investigation skls tough real fe cases and infamous fraud scandals in recent history. ‘Topics tnetude: Module 1: Introduction to Forensic ‘Accounting Module 2: Conducting Fraud and Forensic Investigations Modute 3: Forensic Accounting: Fraud ‘Schemes, Prevention, Define Forensic Accounting and eiscuss is diferences from Aud Explain the importance of Forensic Accounting to CPAS and accounting, finance and legal professionals Provide an overview of fraud statistics and emerging fraud tends, Analyze the psychology of fraud by identifying fraudster characteristics and exploring the fraud giamone. Explain academic and professional requirements and explore potential career options for forensic accountants Discuss ethical considerations faced by forensic accountants ard real fe examoles Explain and discuss code of ethic fr forensic accountants Review real wor fraud cases Ouitine tne Forensle Accounting Process with a focus on frau, pian the aliferences betwoen a fraud investigation and a forensic Investigation Discuss the role of forensic accountants in prevention and detection of ‘money laundering Highight the diferent ypes of forensic investigations: Extemal and Cuitine tne extemal investigation process. Cuitine tne intemal investigation process Discuss legal and ethical considerations in conducting forensic Investigations Explore challenges and strategies in reat if fraud cases. Discuss various fraud schemes and identifying red fags, Highght best practices for Fraud Prevention Discuss the imoortance of whistleblowers in fighting fraue and some, famous whistleblowers stores in modern history. Discuss the benelits and risks faced by whistleblowers Discuss the laws and regulations that protects whistleblowers in Canada, US and other countries. Provide best practices for Fraud Detection and Response. Incorporate real world cases to ilustrate fraud schemes and the proper approach for sreventing, detecting and responding to fraud Examine ethical topes in fraud prevention, detection and response. 2 hours ‘hours hours 215Module 4: Forensic Accounting in : Litigation Support Module 5: Practices Module 6: Appiving Forensic Accounting Priciles to Actual Cases Key Takeaways ‘This certiicate program wil: Explore ow forensic accountants can offer assistance within the egal system Examine the principles and practises related to toss quantification. Explore the role and responsibitis ofan expert witness. Explain difference between a lay witness and an expert witness. Explain the aliference between a consultant ang expert witness in Ligation cases. Diccuss the role of computer forensies or eyber forensics during a forensic accountng investigation. HHignight verious roles of forensc accountants in Alternative Dispute ‘hours Resoiution process. Discuss best practises for providing forensic accountng services in Analyze forensic accountants in tigation suppor case studies. Discuss the role of forensie accountants in bankrupt and insolvency Explain ethical issues faced by forensic accountants providing litigation suport Explain the ciference between a forensic report and a business report. Review best practises Discuss the structures, standards a for guidetines fo effective forensic accounting reports, (eg. including summary of findings, present comprehensive analysis, assumptions restrictions, imitations, use of demonstative evidence, ete) and ion of relevant dat Shows unbiased expert opinion. Highight the importance of proper grammar, clay, conciseness anc Discuss ethical considerations and potential pitfalls in forensic report writing [Analyze and apply the knowiedge gained from Module 15 1 real ile case studies. 2 hours Inveduee the concept of forensic accounting “Analyze the psychology of fraud, provide an overview of frau statistics and emerging fraud trends Explain and discuss tne code of ethics for forensic accountants, plain te elferences between forensic accounting, auiting, and fraud examination Explain different fraud senemes. Discuss the process of extemal and intemal investigation. Highight nes practices fr fraud prevention, detection, and response Examine ethical topics in the fraud identification and resolution process. Explore haw forensic accountants can offer assistance win the legal system. Discuss the structures, standards and guideline fr etfectve forensic accounting reports. Discuss ethical considerations and aotetial pifls in forensic report writing Earn a Digital Badge‘Our new collection of eigital badges can be eamea through the completion of any of our certificate programs offered in our professional development catalogue. Collect these agitl badges to add to your website, social profiles, email signature and more. These badges are an easy way to visualy communicate your skis and _sccomplishments to your peers and network. Digital badges will be awarded based on course completion requirements, Who Will Benefit amps of professions who may benefit from tis course include: + Aspiring forensic accountants Financia Anatysts + Legal aovisors + Finance Managers Disclaimer Altough the course does not equlp you to practice as forensic accountant it gives you important tools as a finance protessional to slay anead of fraudulent practices, review tinancal reports with forensic accounting insights and contribute to Important safeguards and interna controls, How to Access the Course 12 pleased to invite you to register for our Cerificate courses, Whether or not youre a CPA, youre more than welcome to jin us Homever, you wil onty ave access to the course for 98 days after REGISTRATION To access the couse please visit our BlackSlard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration can be found here Speaker(s) Jennifer Lynch, MBA, CPA, CMA, CFE, CFI, CBY, ABV, Is an export wiiness in the field of forensic and investigative accounting, She ie a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certied Management Accountant, SIRE Cevied Foud Examiner. a ceria Frese Invest and 9 Car President and Principal Forensic Accountant at Lynch & Associates providing comprehensive and high-quality forensic accounting services for diverse clients. She is a prolestor at York University teaching “Earnings Management ané Forensic Accounting” for thelr Master of Financial Accountabiliy MFR program. She has also co-authored a book for LexisNexis Canaca Inc, Financial Crimes in Canada: An Overview of Money Laundering red Business Valuatr. She i¢ the and Frau, You May Also Like @ cratwitn an Bx 46Public Sector Accounting Standards Certificate Starts at $1,199 Available on demand, Ethics: © hours Learn more > Gayoso. Contact Us Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Accessibilty FAGS CPO Tracker