Course Overview
Are you ready to take your career to new heights and become a leader in the dynamic world of Forensic Accounting? Look no further than our prestigious Bachelor Science Forensic Accounting program!
Bachelor of Science Forensic Accounting degree, students are taught to find and defend against securities fraud and other types of financial fraud. It covers inter-disciplinary fields with the use of specific accounting procedures to investigate financial statements or irregularities to analyses business reports and financial evidence, for usage in legal proceedings. Graduates will handle issues such as business valuations, bankruptcy, insolvency cases, corporate fraud and in many in other economic crimes or crimes against property.
Studies will focus on real-life case studies, providing specialised accounting skills required for identifying fraud activities, and also a general understanding of business contexts, financial reporting systems, digital forensics and the methodologies involved in building legal evidence.
Our comprehensive and industry-driven program is carefully crafted to equip you with the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to excel in today's ever evolving business landscape.
Whether you're a recent high school Student or a seasoned professional, our program offers the perfect blend of theoretical foundations and practical insights to propel your career forward.
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential and become a leader in the dynamic field of Forensic Accounting. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey towards a successful and fulfilling Forensic Accounting career.
Who Can Join
This course is suitable for individuals interested in Forensic Accounting in a multidiscipline environment or aspiring to work within insurance companies, accounting and law firms, banks, police forces, government bodies, law enforcement agencies and other organizations as well as Anti-Money Laundering Banking Specialist, Internal and External Auditor, Special Investigations Unit Fraud Investigator, Risk Consultant, Litigation Support Specialist, Accounting and Financial Analyst
Entry Qualifications
- To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting program, an applicant has passed with mean grade of C+ and above in KCSE plus B in Mathematics and any language. OR have a minimum of 2 principal passes, including Mathematics, at Advanced Level/ KACE (Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education) with at least C in mathematics. OR Have a Diploma in Internal Auditing with at least a Credit pass from an accredited Institution recognized by the university Senate; Any other qualifications equivalent to (i) to (v) above, subject to approval by the Senate and meeting the minimum requirements set by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Duration & Structure Of The Programme
- 4 Years (Eight(8) trimesters)
Mode of Delivery of The Programme/Course
Curriculum Road Map
Year I
Year II
Year III
Year IV
Semester I |
Semester II |
- CUU 1001: Health Awareness and Life Skills
- CUU 1002: Information Literacy
- CUU 1003: Communication Skills
- CAA 100 : Introduction to Accounting I
- FAA 1101: Criminology
- ICT 1101: Introduction to Information Systems
- ECO 1101: Introduction to Microeconomics
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- ACC 1305: Introduction to Cost Accounting
- ACC 1203: Introduction to Taxation
- BAM 1205: Development Studies
- BAM 1202: Principles of Management
- CAA 101: Introduction to Accounting II Pre-requisite: CAA 100
- FAA 1102 Introduction to Business Analytics
- CAA 203-A Auditing I
- ECO 1202 Introduction to Macroeconomics Pre-requisite: ECO 1102
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Semester I |
Semester II |
- CFM 101: Business Finance
- BAM 1203: Organizational Behaviour
- CAA 102: Intermediate Accounting I Pre-requisite: CAA 101
- CAA 201-A: Introduction to Management Accounting
- FAA 1203: Occupational Fraud
- FAA 1204: Cyber crime
- CFU 101: Business Law
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- BAM 2205: Project Management
- FAA 1305: Corporate legal environment
- FAA 2101: Principles of evidence
- FAA 1201: Analysis of financial statements
- CAA 200: Intermediate Accounting II
- CAA 300-A: Auditing II
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Semester I |
Semester II |
- CFM 300-A: Advanced Taxation
- CAA 301-A: Financial Accounting Theory
- CAA 202-A: Advanced Accounting I
- FAA 2101: Money Laundering
- FAA 2102: Internal Auditing
- FAA 2106: Data science
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- CAA 303-A: Advanced Management Accounting
- CAA 302-A: Advanced Accounting II
- CMS 313-A: Computer Auditing & Accounting Information Systems
- FAA 3101: Forensic investigation Techniques
- FAA 3102: Taxation fraud
- FAA 3103: Forensic dispute resolution
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Semester I |
Semester II |
- CFU 3201: Company Law
- CFU 4102: Research Methods
- FAA 3202: Data mining
- FAA 3204: Report writing
- FAA 4101: Financial statements fraud
- FAA 3201: Sustainability accounting practices
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- CFU 4204 Research Project (2 Units)
- CMS 2204 Career Management
- FAA 4103 Fraud Case management and Whistle blowing practices
- FAA 4204 Interrogation and interview skills
- CAA 306-A Auditing and Investigation Theory
Electives (Choose two unit)
- FAA 4201 Assets tracking and recovery
- FAA Mediations and Arbitrations
- CAA 304-A Specialized Accounting Techniques
- CAA 305-A Advanced Cost Accounting
- Industrial Attachment (12 weeks)
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