Forensic Accounting/ Forensic Accounting (Applied) MSc
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Forensic Accounting/ Forensic Accounting (Applied) MSc
Understand and critically evaluate the nature of, and motivations behind, fraud and financial crime – all while enhancing your skills and knowledge in accounting, finance and business - to develop your career prospects in forensic accounting roles with organisations worldwide.
Discover the compelling field of forensic accounting. This course covers fraud, financial crime and data analysis procedures – invaluable insight used by professionals in the search for criminal activity in both public and private sector organisations. It will prepare you to conduct fraud investigation and give expert testimony and litigation support for public and private sector organisations.
Learn about accounting scandals and incidences of fraud, and find out how they can be detected, prevented and deterred, with study of the legal environment in which forensic accounting operates. Discover digital forensics, including how to investigate digital artefacts, and find out how recent corporate failures in the UK, Italy and USA have led to conversations about the role of corporate governance and corporate social responsibilities.
You have the option to study this course one year full-time or two years full-time. The opportunity to study over two years will enable you to source, with the help of our dedicated careers team DMU Works and our expert academics, a three-month work experience in the field. Students have taken up placements in areas such as forensic accounting or counter fraud roles and projects, gaining invaluable real-world experience and an edge in the competitive field.
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Curriculum
- Fraud Examination and Investigation
- Financial Crime and Law
- Research Methods
- Digital Forensics Principles and Practice
- Governance and Social Responsibility
- Risk Management Part 1
- Assurance and Risk
Optional modules include
- Business Analytics
- Strategic and Financial Decision Making
Program Outcome
The course offers exemption from the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants' (Canada-USA), examinations and, for students who have the required three years' practical experience, serves as a direct entry route to the Certified Professional Forensic Accountant certification.
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Career Opportunities
Specialise in forensic accounting. This course is an opportunity for accountants, auditors, allied professionals and other practitioners seeking theoretical depth and practical insights into fraud investigation and litigation support.
Graduate careers
The Department of Accounting and Finance has a strong work-related bias, offering professional, postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
You will develop an advanced understanding of accounting and finance issues for the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally, enhancing your career prospects with key financial skills sought after by many organisations.