Sessional Instructor Assistant

Description:

Description of course: This course is intended to introduce the field and practices of forensic accounting, and will present a set of foundational topics that will underpin the rest of the MFAcc Program. It will begin with a review of the history of forensic accounting, followed by an introduction to forensic investigation that leads to an examination of various aspects and types of fraud and a structured approach to investigation. Specific types of fraud covered will include: financial statement and other investor frauds, accounting and procurement frauds. The course will introduce and consider loss quantification including types of claims, damage estimations, and an overview of the related litigation process. Cybercrime will be introduced, as will the risks and security issues it represents. The course will conclude with consideration of the role of forensic accountants as experts, and challenges involved.

Minimum qualifications: Professional Accounting Designation and Investigative & Forensic Accounting Experience preferred.