MSc Forensic Accounting

Whether you have an accounting undergraduate background or not, this course looks at financial crime and considers areas such as the nature, regulation, and policing of financial crimes in the UK. In particular, it focuses on the prevention and detection of fraud in organizations and examines corporate governance, internal controls, and accounting techniques. This literature-based masters involves both qualitative and quantitative study and will introduce you to the skills needed in the role of forensic accounting: including key areas such as people skills and emotional intelligence. €˜Forensic means suitable for use in court and youll consider this and other roles undertaken by forensic accountants. You will also study the law and regulation of financial crimes such as money laundering, bribery, and corruption. You will also examine occupational fraud, financial statement fraud, and methods of prevention, detection, and investigation.

A minimum of a 2:2 honors degree in business, or a discipline with a quantitative element.