Understanding Forensic Accounting Investigations and Fraud

Analytics & Tech
Finance & Investment
Innovation & Business Improvement

Next Intake: 31 Jul 2025 (Thu)

Basic
SkillsFuture

Next course starts on

31 Jul 2025 (Thu) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

2 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Basic

Who Should Attend

Independent directors of companies; Internal auditors; Compliance professionals; In-house counsels; Finance professionals; Human resource professionals; Mid-career accountants/lawyers of specialisation other than white-collar crime investigations.

PREREQUISITES

Participants should preferably be a degree holder, in any discipline, and have at least one year of working experience. Basic accounting knowledge is also preferred but not required.

Overview

In an era where financial landscapes are increasingly complex, the ability to unravel the intricate web of financial fraud is paramount. Ths course stands as a beacon for professionals seeking to safeguard organisations from the pervasive threat of financial misconduct. It transcends traditional accounting practices, delving deep into the realms of forensic investigation, where financial data transforms into a narrative of deception or integrity.Participants will gain essential knowledge on conducting investigations into financial fraud. At the end of the course, they will understand the difference between accounting, auditing and forensics accounting and learn how to apply proven methodologies to appreciate financial fraud investigations. The course will begin with identifying what is fraud, the types of fraud schemes, evidence collection and the use of technology for forensic investigations. It will further develop and lay the foundations for forensics analytics, planning for an investigation, conducting interviews and reporting.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day course, participants will be able to:

Understand what is fraud, the different types of fraud and motivation for fraud
Appreciate the roles of key stakeholders during a forensic investigation
Increase savviness and awareness of identifying potential fraudulent financial transactions
Know the types of forensic tools available for investigation
Demystify the forensic investigation process and strategise how to use resources more efficiently to ensure a successful investigation

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit: Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
Workfare Skills Support Scheme: From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

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