3378 - Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Accounting)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradCertAcctg |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Law |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus |
| Total credit points required | 24 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Part-time study only |
| Contact details | Course inquiries: telephone +61 3 9641 6230 or email nina.massara@law.monash.edu.au. |
| Course coordinator | Professor The Hon. George Hampel AM QC |
Description
This postgraduate course has been developed for accountants by Monash Law's International Institute of Forensic Studies in conjunction with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Australian Advocacy Institute (AAI), and the forensic accounting community. It has both a conceptual and practical emphasis, particularly relevant to the interaction between the accounting and legal professions and the court process. The course is aimed specifically at professionals, and has been developed for accounting practitioners who may be involved in litigation. It will be especially beneficial for those who are called upon to give expert evidence in the courts, and it is designed to provide minimal disruption to professional practice and to encourage attendance by practitioners from all states.
Objectives
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Accounting), students should be able to:
- explain the role and responsibilities of the expert witness within the adversary system
- prepare reports
- analyse and prepare evidence to be given at trial
- give evidence at trial
- identify and apply the basic rules relating to the assessment of damages.
Structure
The course comprises four compulsory six-point units.
Requirements
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Accounting)
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
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