Forensic CPA Global Academy

Principles of Fraud Examination

Prerequisites - None

Participants will examine the fraud examination process from predication and evidence gathering to investigative planning, interview procedures, forensic documentation, reporting standards, and fraud risk mitigation strategies. 

Professionals who complete this programme position themselves for expanded opportunities within internal audit, compliance, forensic accounting, fraud risk management, regulatory investigations, law enforcement support, financial intelligence, and corporate governance functions. The certification also supports career progression into specialist roles such as fraud examiner, investigative analyst, forensic auditor, anti-fraud consultant, and compliance officer.

Programme Alignment: Forensic Certified Public Accountant Credential, and Forensic Certified Analyst Credential - 20 CPD


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Why should I take this course?

Overview
Modules
Learning Outcome
Fraud is a pervasive global challenge that undermines trust, damages reputations, and causes significant financial losses. As financial professionals, investigators, and compliance practitioners, understanding how fraud occurs—and how to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to it—is essential to protecting organizations and stakeholders..
Module    Topic
Module 1  Occupational Fraud
Module 2  Asset Misappropriation
Module 3  Corruption
Module 4  Conducting Investigations
Module 5  Financial Statement Fraud
In this course, you will:
  • Explore the nature and types of fraud, including occupational, financial statement, and cyber-enabled schemes.
  • Study the fraud triangle and other behavioral models to understand why individuals commit fraud.
  • Learn the core principles of fraud examination, from detection techniques and investigative procedures to evidence collection and reporting.
  • Gain practical insight into the legal, ethical, and professional standards guiding forensic accountants and fraud examiners.

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