Course Summary
Learn how to investigate financial crimes and fraud with this comprehensive course on forensic accounting. Gain the skills necessary to detect and prevent financial fraud, and become a valuable asset to any organization.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles of forensic accounting and how it can be used to investigate financial crimes
- Learn how to detect and prevent financial fraud in various industries
- Gain knowledge on the legal and ethical considerations involved in forensic accounting
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to detect and prevent financial fraud
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in forensic accounting
- Skills to investigate financial crimes
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Familiarity with financial statements
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Assignments and quizzes
Similar Courses
- Financial Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Fraud and Corruption
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Description
Everyday across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud. Who commits these bad acts? Why? And, how? In this course we are going to help you answer the questions: who commits fraud, why and how. We’ll also help you develop skills for catching them.
Outline
- The Accidental Fraudster
- The Elements of Fraud
- Why People Commit Fraud
- Fraudster Demographics
- Randy Pierce - The Accidental Fraudster
- Syllabus
- Getting the Most from this Course
- Week 1 Quiz
- The Predator Fraudster
- The Predator Fraudster
- Attributes of a Predator
- Internal Control Concepts
- How to Detect and Prevent Financial Statement Fraud - Crazy Eddie
- Week 2 Quiz
- Big Data, Benford's Law and Financial Analytics
- Using Data and Technology for Fraud Detection and Investigation
- Data Analysis Tools
- Benford Analysis
- Availability of Data and Text Analysis
- Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Steve Comisar
- Week 3 Quiz
- Cyber-Crime and Money Laundering: Contemporary Tools and Techniques.
- Money Laundering
- Money Laundering Basics
- Money Laundering Schemes
- Making Crime Pay: How to Locate Hidden Assets - Money Laundering
- Week 4 Quiz
- Whistleblowing
- Whistleblowing
- WorldCom Fraud
- The Choice to be a Whistleblower
- ZZZZ Best and Barry Minkow
- Final Thoughts
- Week 5 Quiz
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
The Forensic Accounting course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. Most users found the course to be informative and engaging, and the instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. The course has a high overall rating and is recommended to anyone interested in learning about forensic accounting.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The instructor's knowledge and helpfulness was a key aspect that many users thought was good.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course content
- Instructor is knowledgeable and helpful
- Good balance between theory and practice
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Flexible learning schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Lack of interaction with other students
- Limited opportunities for hands-on practice
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Course materials could be more organized
Dr. Richard Riley, Ph.D
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