Electronic Data Analysis

Overview

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Specialized Forensic Accounting Certificate.

Through narration by an industry subject matter expert and practical scenario-based exercises, this CPE course delves into the role of technology in forensic accounting, covering niche areas requiring knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and applicable state rules, including computer forensics, cybercrime and electronic data analysis.

Enhanced On-Demand Format

This enhanced on-demand format offers meaningful and relevant content in the form of tables, charts, and discussion points on slides. An instructor who is an expert on the topical area breaks down complex topics, offers best practices, provides clarity, and shares insights that help the learner achieve the learning objectives for the course.

Highlights

Key Topics

• Role of technology in forensic accounting engagements
• Computer forensics
• Data integrity
• Gathering evidence and data recovery
• Cybercrime
• Data breach

Prerequisites

Foundational knowledge of forensic accounting

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Determine the role of technology and computer forensics in supporting the forensic engagement.
• Recall and apply key procedures to acquire and protect data while ensuring its integrity before beginning the analysis process.
• Recall and apply critical planning considerations related to electronic data analysis.
• Identify and apply considerations related to effectively designing and performing data analysis procedures.
• Recall key concepts related to the evaluation of data analysis results and evaluate data analysis results based on situational examples.
• Identify and assess applicability of technologies and methodologies that can be used to evaluate the data once acquired.
• Analyze risk associated with the potential effects of cybercrim