Introduction
The modern business world is grappling with increasingly sophisticated corporate fraud, as fraudsters manipulate financial statements by obscuring the true value of assets, liabilities, cash flows, sales, and profitability. This growing challenge underscores the importance of forensic financial analysis.
Course Objectives
1. Develop Expertise in Financial Statement Analysis – Gain knowledge and skills to analyze financial statements using forensic financial tools.
2. Detect and Prevent Financial Fraud – Learn techniques to identify and prevent various forms of financial statement fraud.
3. Apply Forensic Financial Tools – Utilize forensic accounting methods to uncover discrepancies in financial reporting.
4. Enhance Investment Decision-Making – Equip investors and stakeholders with the ability to make objective and informed investment decisions.
5. Promote Financial Transparency and Accountability – Understand the importance of ethical financial practices and corporate governance in fraud prevention.
Target Audience
- Investors
- Stakeholders in financial statement of firms
- Stockbrokers
- Tax managers
- Business executives
Entry Requirement
Candidates for this program should be experienced professionals with industry exposure. Eligibility for the diploma program includes holders of HND, BSc, MSc, MBA.