Forensic Accounting
Unit code: HBC345N
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn, Sarawak |
| Prerequisites | HBC225N Auditing |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Aims and objectives
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Understand and describe the nature and purpose of sound internal control as a proactive fraud prevention measure
- Investigate and explore the nature, types and symptoms of fraud
- Explore and apply the principles of forensic auditing
- Understand and apply the concepts of ethical behaviour to the detection of fraud
- Prepare and present a researched forensic auditing topic to the class in order to demonstrate public speaking skills
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, both within and outside the classroom, to achieve set goals related to the building of knowledge of forensic auditing
Assessment
Group Assignment (20%), Individual Presentation (10%), Group Presentation (10%), Examination (60%)Generic skills outcomes
The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work and community situations
- Adaptable and able to manage change
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)
