Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate Program

Overview

Get a solid understanding of financial forensics

The Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate Program covers those areas representative of the AICPA's Body of Knowledge in the financial forensics area. This certificate program is tailored to provide an introduction to financial forensics and help you become familiar with the forensic accountant's professional responsibility. It provides a foundational knowledge of:

The legal system
How to plan and prepare a forensic engagement
Gathering information
Discovery
Reporting
Providing expert testimony

This online CPE self-study certificate program consists of 19 required modules that utilize interactive scenario-based learning, including audio and video animation, to guide you through the concepts. As of March 25, 2019, those who successfully complete all the courses in the curriculum will receive a digital badge to be proudly displayed anywhere on the web-a personal blog, a social network like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Mozilla Open Badges, a biographical page on a company website, or an online resume. For more information digital badges, visit Digital Badges.

Courses Include

AICPA Guidance for the Forensic Engagement
Understanding the Forensic Accountant Role
Understanding the Basic Structure of the Legal System
Managing the Forensic Engagement
Identifying and Obtaining Evidence
Conducting Effective Interviews
Common Investigative Techniques
Deposition and Testimony
Reporting Requirements & Preparing Sustainable Reports
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization
Leveraging Technology in Forensic Engagements
Economic Damages in Business
Economic Damages for Individuals: A CPA's Role
Economic Damages for Individuals: Case Studies and Analysis
Calculating Intellectual Property Infringement Damages
Family Law Engagements
Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Response
Financial Statement Fraud and Asset Misappropriation
Valuations in Litigation Matters

Highlights

Key Topics

Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization
Computer Forensic Analysis
Economic Damages Calculations
Family Law
Financial Statement Misrepresentation
Fraud Prevention, Detection and Response
Valuation

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Interpret regulatory standards and legal system requirements applicable to forensic accounting engagements
Describe the elements essential to accepting forensic accounting engagements such as identifying the engagement terms and client provisions, managing the engagement, and reporting requirements
Identify the means of gathering evidence and conducting research critical to forensic engagements through the use of effective interviewing and investigative techniques
Describe the role of the expert and non-expert in participating in depositions and providing testimony