Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis

Program Overview

Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 1+ year
• Intake Date: 12 August 2025, 15 December 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

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• More than just an Accounting Master Programme
• You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU.
• Students under Master of Accounting will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

Requirements

• Entry Requirements:
  • 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.
• English Requirements:
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements.

Programme Outline

• 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:
  • 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 programme 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.

Modules & Project

• This programme comprises 13 coursework modules (including Research Methodology module) and a project.
• Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-accounting students):
  • Cost Accounting Fundamentals
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals 1
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals 2
• Modules:
  • Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
  • Managerial Finance
  • Management Accounting for Decision Making
  • Management Control and Audit
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
  • Forensic Accounting Engagement
  • Financial Statement Fraud
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Research Methodology
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Cybercrime and Investigation
  • Criminology and Legal Framework
  • Project

Project

• You will be expected to engage in comprehensive research through a critical review of published material relevant to Accounting in Forensic Analysis.
• Thorough review is carried out on theoretical and empirical literature from which a conceptual or theoretical framework is derived.
• Sources of literature will range from academic papers, business case history and consultancy reports.
• Existing theories and research findings will be utilised to create solutions or opportunities to address challenges in today’s international business climate.
• Identification of such opportunities or challenges will be important factors in modern business strategies and planning.
• Business case history will be utilised to research and analyse either the strategies of an organisation or the application of specific concepts, theories or techniques as well as analyse the effectiveness and outcomes.
• Consultancy reports will be utilised to examine contemporary problems faced by one or more organisations and to recommend strategies and actions to be taken by the organisation(s).
• Case study would be the core focal point of content delivery for this course.

Facilities

• The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.
• Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

Career Path

• 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

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM34,800
• International: RM38,800 (USD9,025)
• MQA Cert: Programme code: (R2/0411/7/0007)(04/29)(MQA/FA3459)