MSc Forensic Accounting

The Forensic Accounting Master’s course at Northumbria University seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to recognise, investigate and prevent financial fraud. This course combines traditional accounting with financial analysis, law and criminology to build skills critical for predicting, detecting and preventing corporate fraud.Course Content: Covering a wide range of topics including International Financial Reporting, Auditing and Assurance, Applied Statistics and Data Analysis for Business, Law for Accounting and Finance, and Fraud and Forensic Accounting, the course seeks to intertwine elements of accounting, law and criminology into a comprehensive learning experience. Key Modules: This course covers key modules including Corporate Governance for Managers, International Financial Reporting, Advanced Management Accounting, Auditing Assurance and Professional Ethics, Applied Statistics and Data Analysis for Business, Law for Accounting and Finance, Research Methods, Fraud & Forensic Accounting, and Master’s Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by CIMA, ACCA, AIA and ICAEW. Having completed this course, students can gain exemptions from professional examinations from these bodies, giving them a headstart in their professional pursuit.Future Careers: Students undertaking this course may pursue roles in fraud prevention and detection, both within and external to organisations. Roles potentially include Fraud Investigator, Forensic Accountant, and Risk Analyst amongst others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.