Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting

Program Description

This graduate certificate program in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting is an intensive two–semester program that provides you with a skills–oriented approach to the practice of the investigation of fraud, financial disputes, and other irregularities in today’s business world. It allows you to specialize in a growing field and can be an excellent supplement to any business or accounting diploma. With the growth of white–collar crime and budgetary pressures on law enforcement, many larger organizations must rely on their own resources to prevent, detect and quantify fraud. There is also a demand for individuals who can apply computer techniques to investigations. This program equips you with these important skills.

Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting offers you relevant professional skills and knowledge for this growing career area. As a student of FEA, you’ll have the opportunity to acquire technical skills and practical knowledge in fraud investigation, law, criminology and ethics and computer forensics and data mining.

Graduates are strongly encouraged to pursue their Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation through the ACFE upon completion of their Seneca studies.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• A diploma or recognized degree from an accredited institution in a related business area, and/or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with 3 years of documented work experience in a related field.
• Competence in word–processing, Windows systems environment and basic Internet applications.
• Thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• English proficiency (both written and verbal) at the college level.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

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Your Career

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that global fraud losses amount to $2.9 trillion annually (Source: ACFE "2010 Report to the Nation"). Dollar losses annually related to mortgage fraud are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions according to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada–Central Bureau.

Start a cutting–edge career as a fraud examiner or forensic accounting investigator with public accounting firms, financial institutions such as banks, insurance and credit card companies, government agencies, financial regulators or as civilian employees in law enforcement.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

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CGA Ontario Learning Centre

Grow your accounting and finance skill set in a space dedicated to supporting and engaging Seneca students, whether at the introductory or advanced levels of their accounting studies. Academic support is offered in partnership with the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. Located in the Newnham Campus Learning Centre.

Curriculum

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