Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• A progressive, challenging and stimulating framework of study that will equip students with knowledge and skills required in this field.
• Legal and ethical knowledge for forensic accountants to meet the demands of the current financial market.
• FinTech knowledge and technical skill relevant to Accounting and Finance.

The Benefits of the Programme

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the concepts, principles of forensic accounting theory, and understand the legal framework of forensic accounting services and the roles and responsibilities of the forensic accountant.
• Recognise and appropriately respond to ethical issues in the practice of accounting by incorporating appropriate professional codes of conduct and social responsibility.
• Conduct successful investigations and communicate effectively in writing and orally both in and out of the courtroom with respect to a variety of criminal and civil financial matters.
• Develop a mindset of professional scepticism, using critical thinking and creative approaches to complex problem solving.
• Gather and analyse quantitative and nonquantitative evidence, plan and conduct a research project in a professional and ethical manner which requires familiarity with a range of data, research sources and appropriate methodologies.
• Create, evaluate and assess a range of options together with developing the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations.

Who Should Attend

This progamme is ideal for any fresh graduate interested in pursuing a career in the dynamic and growing field of forensic accounting and fraud examination as well as those accountants and auditors who wish to pursue or enhance their career as forensic accountants. This programme integrates the accounting, auditing and investigative skills used to yield analysis and results suitable for use by the courts as the basis for resolution.

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.

Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.

Bachelor’s degree in related fields below a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fields.

Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the Senate and with minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fields or any working experience in the Accounting related fields, subject to a rigorous internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses.

Relevant professional accounting qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree as accepted by the Senate.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Requirements

International Students

IELTS : 5.5

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• Forensic Accountant
• External Auditor
• Risk Department Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Forensic Investigator
• Investigative Accountant
• Audit Consultant
• Forensic Advisor
• Forensic Analyst
• Accounts Manager
• Risk Assurance Associate
• Fraud Investigator