Course Outcome
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the types, causes and occurrences of financial offences.
- Learn the basic means and modes of accounting, its standards and principles.
- Analyze the legal provisions aimed at preventing, investigating and prosecuting fraudulent conduct.
- Know the role of Serious Fraud Investigation Office in tackling the menace of financial fraud.
- Understand the process of investigating fraud by way of forensic accounting and the role of forensic accountants.
Course Outline
- Module 1 – Introduction to Fraud
- Module 2 – Basics of Financial Accounting, Auditing and Investigation
- Module 3 – White Collar Crimes
- Module 4 – Fraud and Legal Provisions
- Module 5 – Role of Serious Fraud Investigation Office
- Module 6 – Fraud and the Forensic Accountant
- Certification Exam/ Assessment
About the Author
Varnika Jain, an alumnus of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, is currently working as Faculty and Editor at LawSkills. Specializing in the field of Competition Law, policy and research, she has extensive experience in General Commercial Laws, Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Planning as well.