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Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting

Tuition fee CA$17,631 per program

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,912), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

With the growth of white-collar crime and budgetary pressures on law enforcement, many large organizations rely on their internal resources to prevent, detect and quantify fraud. This eight-month graduate certificate program will provide you with in-depth knowledge and computer techniques to investigate fraud, financial disputes and other irregularities in the business world.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE®) estimates that a typical organization loses 5% of its annual revenue to fraud or $3.5 trillion globally with over half never recovering the funds.

Upon graduation from this program, you are strongly encouraged to pursue Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation through the ACFE®.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Fraud investigation
  • Law
  • Criminology
  • Ethics
  • Computer forensics
  • Data mining

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:

  • Public accounting firms
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Credit card companies
  • Government agencies
  • Financial regulators
  • A civilian employee in law enforcement
Apply Now! September 2025
Application start
Oct 1, 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025
Apply Now! September 2025
Application start
Oct 1, 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 2, 2025