Masterclass in Forensic Accounting
What you'll learn
- Explain the underlying concepts and functions of forensic accounting and fraud examination
- Evaluate approaches to preventing and detecting fraud and fraud schemes
- Critically assess financial statement fraud
- Evaluate fraud against organisations, consumer fraud and fraud in the e-commerce environment
Requirements
- No programming skill needed. You will be taught the basics as well as advanced fraud prevention strategies
Description
Forensic accounting is a specialized field that combines advanced accounting knowledge with investigative techniques to support legal proceedings and uncover fraudulent activities. It plays a critical role in detecting, preventing, and investigating financial fraud, misconduct, and economic crimes. This subject focuses specifically on the fraud examination aspects of forensic accounting, equipping students with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to analyze fraudulent behaviors and financial irregularities.
Throughout this subject, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of fraud, including its underlying motivations, risk factors, and economic consequences. You will explore various types of fraud, such as financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, and corruption, as well as the methodologies used by fraud examiners to identify and prevent these deceptive practices. The subject will also introduce key fraud prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of internal controls, ethical corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, you will examine fraud detection techniques, including forensic data analysis, digital forensics, and investigative interviewing. The course also delves into the essential components of fraud investigations, covering evidence collection, documentation, and legal considerations. By the end of this subject, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to fraud risk management and forensic accounting investigations.
Who this course is for:
- All management, accounting, finance and legal professionals working in services and production organizations.
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 187 Reviews
- 998 Students
- 5 Courses
Dr. Neale G O'Connor is an Accounting Professor and Founder of Ricebox - China Strategy Research.
Dr. Neale O’Connor is one of the foremost experts on technology and innovation in manufacturing in China. His speaking engagements and executive programs are in demand from international and mainland China managers. Neale has spent 18 years in Hong Kong where he researched the modernization processes of Chinese firms, examining issues such as performance measurement, order qualification, and trust. His 'China 1000' project (Chinasupplier1000) is the largest ever survey of operational risk issues for foreign buyers and Chinese suppliers. In 2016-17, he followed this up with 1000 more supplier interviews and video documented the challenges and responses of over 100 IOT startups (YouTube – Tech Asia). Most recently he has been undertaking factory quality audits for multinational clients and advising on operational and marketing improvements.
Neale is also a Cofounder of China Sourcing Academy a complete training system for professional buyers seeking to source from China. He is also a member of the CIMA Research Board of Directors (U.K.) and a Corporate Social Responsibility judge for the HKMA Financial Reporting Awards.
Neale is the author of The China Casebook on Operational Risk, and The Management Control of MNCs in China. Neale has developed corporate business cases for a number of large multinational companies including HTC, PQI, Philips, Delphi, and Alpharma. His cases are used extensively around the world. Based on publications, citations and research grants, he is one of the leading management accounting researchers in Asia.
He has previously taught at Hong Kong Baptist University, City University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong and The National University of Singapore. He has worked in the Petroleum and Insurance industries as well as an Accountant.