On-Demand
AICPA Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate
Overview
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial forensics
The Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate Program encompasses areas outlined by the AICPA's Body of Knowledge in financial forensics. This program is designed to introduce participants to financial forensics and familiarize them with the professional responsibilities of a forensic accountant. It provides essential knowledge in:
- The legal framework
- Planning and preparing for a forensic engagement
- Collecting information
- Conducting discovery
- Reporting findings
- Delivering expert testimony
This online CPE self-study certificate program includes 19 mandatory modules that employ interactive scenario-based learning, featuring audio and video animations to guide you through the concepts.
Those who successfully complete the entire curriculum will earn a digital badge that can be proudly displayed anywhere on the web—personal blogs, social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Mozilla Open Badges, biographical pages on company websites, or online resumes.
This certification program is provided through our partnership with the AICPA.
Product Code
1000003604
Credit Type
CPE: 21.5CPE-AA: 21.5CPE-Technical: 21.5Format
Online Self-Study
Intended Audience
Forensic accounting and valuation professionals looking to expand their knowledge in this area.
NASBA Field of Study
- Accounting
- Auditing
Level of Difficulty
Basic
Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Modules
- 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
Learning Objectives
Major Subjects
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization
- Computer Forensic Analysis
- Economic Damages Calculations
- Family Law
- Financial Statement Misrepresentation
- Fraud Prevention, Detection and Response
- Valuation