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Master of Forensic Accounting
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Forensic Accounting |
Abbreviation: |
MForAccy |
My University: |
Commerce, Forensic Accounting |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible (Modular - compulsory 3 full days intensive program per subject) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1541 |
CRICOS Code: |
046874C |
Overview
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.
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 Transfer
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 | |
Advanced Investigative Techniques |
Spring |
6 | |
Independent Accounting Expert Reports |
Spring |
6 | |
Evidence and the Forensic Accountant |
Spring |
6 | |
Compliance, Assurance and Governance |
Spring |
6 |
** Exit option of Graduate Certificate of Forensic Accounting after the completion of all these subjects.
Other information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: School of Accounting and Finance - accfin-enquiries@uow.edu.au